| Issue ID | 973279 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10505443 |
| Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 325I |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/01/13 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I'm getting this message "restraint system malfunction, fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner, or belt force limiter. Continue to wear the safety belt, have the system checked by the nearest bmw center." usually i have this msg when i have a passenger, but now even with empty seat it pops up and together with the passenger airbag lights. I have contacted the bmwusa about this issue and the( nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000) but they stated that my vehicle does not fall under that category according to the vin #. Hope someone can help, because i have found a lots of complaints about similar issues online. Thank you for your consideration.. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 126000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SALISBURY, NC |
| VIN pattern | WBAVB13526KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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