| Issue ID | 773756 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10317101 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 325I |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 11/02/09 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | It all started on a random day in february 2009 when the airbag and seatbelt light simultaneously came up on the dash of the car. In april 2009 i took the car into the dealership to attempt to get it fixed. The mechanic listed the problem as a passenger front airbag sensor, occupancy detection mat, programming to control units, diagnostic and labor and stated that there were no recalls according to the vin number. Afterward receiving the car back, the lights remained off for about a week and then immediately came back on. Today, i checked the nhtsa website regarding recalls and under nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000, the same issue occurred in many 2006 bmw 3 series cars including mine. I just recently called the toll-free bmw number to check to see if my vin was included in the recall list but they advised that it was not. Reason being: on any given production day in the factory, they may make 100 cars. However, 30 of the cars may use a box of parts that the other 70 did not use. They advised me to get a second opinion at another bmw dealership and attempt to get it fixed. Then, if the mechanic feels like it may be the same issue, that i should contact bmw's main office for a case manager. Based on the results that the first mechanic stated as an issue and that they are indeed the same issue, it seems that there was vin numbers that should have been included in the original recall list that bmw did not include. I would appreciate your help in investigating this issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LANSDALE, PA |
| VIN pattern | WBAVB13576KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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