2006 BMW 330XI Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 2006 BMW 330XI, 8% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My airbag warning light illuminated indicating that my passenger airbag system was offline. I brought it into my mechanic and they informed me that my passenger side airbag sensor mat and possibly my passenger seat belt sensor had failed. They informed me that the cost to repair would be approximately $700-$800 dollars. I recently received a notification that my vehicle may be subject to a recall for this issue NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563315, filed 2014-02, 97,000 miles“Air bag and seat belt warning lights on dash remain lit at all times. Additionally, the passenger airbag disabled indicator remains lit at all times. There is a recall campaign (see below) for the passenger seat sensor mat issue which caused these problems, yet apparently not for my VIN. The disabled passenger seat airbag is a major safety issue, and clearly my VIN should be part of the recall. Statement on voluntary recall involving front passenger seat sensor mat on u.s.a. …”
NHTSA complaint #10653491, filed 2014-11, 115,625 miles“My vehicle displayed a passenger restraint system failure message. After researching the issue online, it appeared that Bmw had issued a recall for this defect: NHTSA recall campaign id number: 08v384000. However, after contacting Bmw, I am being told that my vehicle is not part of the recall. It seems to me that the defect extends beyond the vins that are included in the recall given that so many people are having the same issue and Bmw is not honoring the warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10444911, filed 2012-01, 74,000 miles“Passenger side air bag error consistent with front passenger seat pressure mat recall notice. Bmw online recall check revealed that this vehicle identification number was not included in the recall either. Bmw refused to replace and will not tell me if the air bag will or will not deploy in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10549001, filed 2013-10, 98,000 miles“Randomly while there is either weight from a bag or a person in the front passenger seat, the seatbelt light will appear on the dash and the passenger airbag off light will light up on the roof. This tells me that the airbag will not deploy even though there is someone in the seat in the event of an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10472599, filed 2012-08, 95,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10142910Jan 1, 2018Front passenger seat occupancy (oc3) mat for srs: limited warranty extension to 15 years/unlimited miles
- 10150264Oct 1, 2013"The replacement OC3 seat mat (front passenger seat occupancy) will not enable when following ISTA Repair Instruction REP 65 77 604, ""Replacing sensor mat (OC3 mat) for…
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 330XI
67 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 330XI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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