2008 BMW X3 SAV Air bags Problems

“Vehicle was stationary. I was changing a fuse and was leaning over from the driver seat on to the passenger seat. After changing the fuse, I started the car and the airbag light illuminated. Upon driving the car later with my wife, I noticed that the passenger airbag off light was illuminated as well. I then had the code diagnosed and it indicated a malfunctioning passenger seat sensor. I have sport comfort seats in my car.”

“Nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 . Almost a year and a half and still no resolution from Bmw meanwhile we are at risk everyday. I would like to at least see a schedule for repair rather than them using attrition to mitigate their cost.”

“Takata recall - became aware of driver's side air bag recall in june 2016; contacted local Bmw dealer who estimated parts available to fix by october 2016. Contacted my Bmw dealer again in january 2017 and was told parts are provided to Bmw dealers based on VIN, that my VIN was on record with Bmw, and that I'd be contacted when they became available. This nine month wait is unreasonable for this significant safety issue, and no estimate of when repairs will be made has been provided.”

“Passenger seat alarm would go off constantly without anyone or anything in the seat. Bmw replaced sensor under warranty. Problem appeared to be fixed until the following summer 2012 when alarm on seat would go off again on a regular basis. Bmw refused to replace until complaint filed and I stated it was a driving hazard due to attempting to fumble with belt while driving to stop alarm by securing belt. Bmw offered to replace alarm sensor I had to pay $300.00 for labor. This was late sept 2012. …”

“I bought my car at 88,000 miles and shortly after (5 days) my airbag light came on. I took it back to the dealer and they figured out what was wrong with it, then replaced the driver side curtain airbag. About a month later my light came on again and has been on since. Since the second time the light has come on I took it to a different dealer (because I moved) and they said it is something to do with the passenger airbags but they would have to plug it up to a computer to figure out exactly what it is.”