2006 BMW 550I Air bags Problems

“Steering malfunction issue and restraint system malfunction message. I'm aware that Bmw had recalls on these issues that I am having however I called Bmw USA and my VIN number they say wasn't involved in the recall. However I'm having the same issue.”

“There is a recall involving the front passenger seat sensor mat, which cause the airbag not to work in some models. Nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 however, since my vehicle's prod. Date was 01/2006 it is not covered. There is many vehicles up to 2007 I've heard, with the same issue. It would be fair to revisit the recall and do the needed changes in order to cover these vehicles. It is not safe to drive around with a front airbag not working. …”

“The contact owns a 2006 BMW 550I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V428000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 184,000.”

“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 550I. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag failed and the warning light was illuminated continuously. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 13v564000(air bags) however, the dealer indicated that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the recall repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.”

“The contact owned a 2006 Bmw 550I. While driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting avoid crashing into an animal, the vehicle was maneuvered to the right and crashed into a tree. The front driver side air bag deployed. As a result, the contact sustained burns to the right wrist, forehead, and the left side of the neck which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate the failure mileage was 130,000.”