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17V605000 Sep 28, 2017 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2010 BMW X3 2.5i, X3 3.0i and X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and ...

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Dec 20, 2022 Air Bags

Dealer states my occupancy detection mat was already reworked, however the original mat is still in the seat and no evidence exists to show what was done to prevent future fatigue of the mat. The date code on the mat is 2005 and the dealer stated it only needed replacing if it showed visible crackin...

Dec 20, 2022 Air Bags

Dealer states my occupancy detection mat was already reworked, however the original mat is still in the seat and no evidence exists to show what was done to prevent future fatigue of the mat. The date code on the mat is 2005 and the dealer stated it only needed replacing if it showed visible crackin...

Oct 26, 2022 Air Bags 83,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the front passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign N...

Oct 26, 2022 Air Bags 83,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the front passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign N...

Mar 9, 2022 Electrical System

I can smell a burning smell at times coming out from my blower and the heat and air condition is not functioning properly. Also my rear hatch lights on the interior are always on and when I hit bumps they flash off and on.

Mar 9, 2022 Electrical System

I can smell a burning smell at times coming out from my blower and the heat and air condition is not functioning properly. Also my rear hatch lights on the interior are always on and when I hit bumps they flash off and on.

Dec 14, 2021 Air Bags Crash 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the contact rear-ended another vehicle. All the air bags except for the passenger’s side air bag deployed upon impact. The contact suffered a migraine from the collision but did not receive medical attention but plann...

Dec 14, 2021 Air Bags Crash 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the contact rear-ended another vehicle. All the air bags except for the passenger’s side air bag deployed upon impact. The contact suffered a migraine from the collision but did not receive medical attention but plann...

Dec 11, 2021 Electrical System

I turned on my heated seat and within about a minute and a half I smelled a burning smell. Pulled over as I started to feel a burn on my leg because the seat heater has burnt through the leather in my car. This is a known problem at BMW and they have not issued a recall for this.

Dec 11, 2021 Seats

I turned on my heated seat and within about a minute and a half I smelled a burning smell. Pulled over as I started to feel a burn on my leg because the seat heater has burnt through the leather in my car. This is a known problem at BMW and they have not issued a recall for this.

Dec 11, 2021 Electrical System

I turned on my heated seat and within about a minute and a half I smelled a burning smell. Pulled over as I started to feel a burn on my leg because the seat heater has burnt through the leather in my car. This is a known problem at BMW and they have not issued a recall for this.

Dec 11, 2021 Seats

I turned on my heated seat and within about a minute and a half I smelled a burning smell. Pulled over as I started to feel a burn on my leg because the seat heater has burnt through the leather in my car. This is a known problem at BMW and they have not issued a recall for this.

Mar 9, 2021 Air Bags 172,000 mi

FAULTY CLOCK SPRING BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ON HORN DOESN'T WORK BMW STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS DON'T WORK, PADDLE SHIFTER NOT WORKING, FAULT CODE: DRIVER SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE, CODE B1049 AND B1054.

Mar 9, 2021 Unknown Or Other 172,000 mi

FAULTY CLOCK SPRING BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ON HORN DOESN'T WORK BMW STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS DON'T WORK, PADDLE SHIFTER NOT WORKING, FAULT CODE: DRIVER SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE, CODE B1049 AND B1054.

Mar 9, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance 172,000 mi

FAULTY CLOCK SPRING BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ON HORN DOESN'T WORK BMW STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS DON'T WORK, PADDLE SHIFTER NOT WORKING, FAULT CODE: DRIVER SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE, CODE B1049 AND B1054.

Mar 9, 2021 Air Bags 172,000 mi

FAULTY CLOCK SPRING BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ON HORN DOESN'T WORK BMW STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS DON'T WORK, PADDLE SHIFTER NOT WORKING, FAULT CODE: DRIVER SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE, CODE B1049 AND B1054.

Mar 9, 2021 Unknown Or Other 172,000 mi

FAULTY CLOCK SPRING BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ON HORN DOESN'T WORK BMW STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS DON'T WORK, PADDLE SHIFTER NOT WORKING, FAULT CODE: DRIVER SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE, CODE B1049 AND B1054.

Mar 9, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance 172,000 mi

FAULTY CLOCK SPRING BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ON HORN DOESN'T WORK BMW STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS DON'T WORK, PADDLE SHIFTER NOT WORKING, FAULT CODE: DRIVER SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE, CODE B1049 AND B1054.

Jan 3, 2021 Air Bags

NHTSA WEBSITE CLAIMS THAT MY VEHICLE HAS HAD AN UNREPAIRED RECALL. THE RECALL IS FOR: FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT: THIS SAFETY RECALL INVOLVES THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT. DEPENDING ON SEAT CONFIGURATION AND VEHICLE GEOMETRY, THE MAT CAN FATIGUE DURING FIELD USAGE...

Jan 3, 2021 Air Bags

NHTSA WEBSITE CLAIMS THAT MY VEHICLE HAS HAD AN UNREPAIRED RECALL. THE RECALL IS FOR: FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT: THIS SAFETY RECALL INVOLVES THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT. DEPENDING ON SEAT CONFIGURATION AND VEHICLE GEOMETRY, THE MAT CAN FATIGUE DURING FIELD USAGE...

Aug 28, 2020 Seats

DRIVER SEAT HEATER COIL BURNED UP WHILE I WAS SITTING IN THE GARAGE PREPARING TO LEAVE CAUSING HOLE IN THE SEAT AND MY PANTS.. I SEARCHED ON YOUTUBE AND IT SHOWED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF THIS HAPPENING. SHOULDN'T THERE BE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM

Aug 28, 2020 Seats

DRIVER SEAT HEATER COIL BURNED UP WHILE I WAS SITTING IN THE GARAGE PREPARING TO LEAVE CAUSING HOLE IN THE SEAT AND MY PANTS.. I SEARCHED ON YOUTUBE AND IT SHOWED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF THIS HAPPENING. SHOULDN'T THERE BE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM

Dec 17, 2019 Seats 144,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, WITH DRIVER'S HEATED SEAT SET ON HIGH (3 LIGHTS FOR HEATED SEAT CONTROL), DRIVER NOTED A BURNING SMELL. DRIVER TURNED OFF CABIN HEAT, HEATED SEAT AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE STRONG BURNING SMELL. HEATED SEAT HAD BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT AND THE EXTE...

Dec 17, 2019 Seats 144,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, WITH DRIVER'S HEATED SEAT SET ON HIGH (3 LIGHTS FOR HEATED SEAT CONTROL), DRIVER NOTED A BURNING SMELL. DRIVER TURNED OFF CABIN HEAT, HEATED SEAT AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE STRONG BURNING SMELL. HEATED SEAT HAD BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT AND THE EXTE...

Dec 10, 2019 Seats

HEATED SEAT GETTING TOO HOT TOO FAST. BURNING SMELL.

Dec 10, 2019 Seats

HEATED SEAT GETTING TOO HOT TOO FAST. BURNING SMELL.

Dec 2, 2019 Seats 125,000 mi

WITHIN TWO MINUTES OF DRIVING, ON A CITY STREET, THE CAR WITH THE HEATED SEATS ON, I SMELLED A BURNING SMELL AND THOUGHT IT WAS COMING FROM ANOTHER CAR. BUT THE SMELL GOT STRONGER AND IT DIDN'T SMELL LIKE A CAR-RELATED SMELL. EVENTUALLY, THE SMELL GOT SO STRONG AND PUNGENT AND I SUDDENLY HAD A SHARP...

Dec 2, 2019 Seats 125,000 mi

WITHIN TWO MINUTES OF DRIVING, ON A CITY STREET, THE CAR WITH THE HEATED SEATS ON, I SMELLED A BURNING SMELL AND THOUGHT IT WAS COMING FROM ANOTHER CAR. BUT THE SMELL GOT STRONGER AND IT DIDN'T SMELL LIKE A CAR-RELATED SMELL. EVENTUALLY, THE SMELL GOT SO STRONG AND PUNGENT AND I SUDDENLY HAD A SHARP...

Oct 30, 2019 Seats Fire 164,750 mi

WHILE USING DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER, ELEMENTS OVERHEATED BURNING THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT AND BURNING THE LEFT SIDE/HIP OF THE DRIVER. CAR WAS IN MOTION AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE HEATER IMMEDIATELY AND HAVEN'T USED IT SINCE.

Oct 30, 2019 Seats Fire 164,750 mi

WHILE USING DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER, ELEMENTS OVERHEATED BURNING THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT AND BURNING THE LEFT SIDE/HIP OF THE DRIVER. CAR WAS IN MOTION AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE HEATER IMMEDIATELY AND HAVEN'T USED IT SINCE.

Sep 30, 2019 Air Bags 165,000 mi

BMW OF DALLAS ,TX SAID PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT BACK ORDERED, IT HAS BEEN OVER 6 MONTHS. WE NEED TO BE ABLE TO USE THIS SEAT SAFELY. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL WHEN AVAIL.

Sep 30, 2019 Air Bags 165,000 mi

BMW OF DALLAS ,TX SAID PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT BACK ORDERED, IT HAS BEEN OVER 6 MONTHS. WE NEED TO BE ABLE TO USE THIS SEAT SAFELY. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL WHEN AVAIL.

Jun 25, 2019 Air Bags 127,609 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BMW CONCORD (1967 MARKET ST, CONCORD, CA 94520, (925) 682-3577) WAS CONTACTED AND...

Jun 25, 2019 Air Bags 127,609 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BMW CONCORD (1967 MARKET ST, CONCORD, CA 94520, (925) 682-3577) WAS CONTACTED AND...

Jun 6, 2019 Air Bags 124,700 mi

WHEN A PERSON IS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THE "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT SHOWS ON THE DASH LIKE THE SENSOR ISN'T REGISTERING THAT SOMEONE IS SITTING THERE, THEN AFTER A FEW MINUTES IT GOES OFF AGAIN AND DOES THIS FREQUENTLY.

Jun 6, 2019 Air Bags 124,700 mi

WHEN A PERSON IS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THE "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT SHOWS ON THE DASH LIKE THE SENSOR ISN'T REGISTERING THAT SOMEONE IS SITTING THERE, THEN AFTER A FEW MINUTES IT GOES OFF AGAIN AND DOES THIS FREQUENTLY.

Jun 6, 2019 Air Bags 124,700 mi

WHEN A PERSON IS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THE "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT SHOWS ON THE DASH LIKE THE SENSOR ISN'T REGISTERING THAT SOMEONE IS SITTING THERE, THEN AFTER A FEW MINUTES IT GOES OFF AGAIN AND DOES THIS FREQUENTLY.

Jun 6, 2019 Air Bags 124,700 mi

WHEN A PERSON IS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THE "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT SHOWS ON THE DASH LIKE THE SENSOR ISN'T REGISTERING THAT SOMEONE IS SITTING THERE, THEN AFTER A FEW MINUTES IT GOES OFF AGAIN AND DOES THIS FREQUENTLY.

Jun 6, 2019 Air Bags 124,700 mi

WHEN A PERSON IS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THE "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT SHOWS ON THE DASH LIKE THE SENSOR ISN'T REGISTERING THAT SOMEONE IS SITTING THERE, THEN AFTER A FEW MINUTES IT GOES OFF AGAIN AND DOES THIS FREQUENTLY.

Jun 6, 2019 Air Bags 124,700 mi

WHEN A PERSON IS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THE "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT COMES ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT SHOWS ON THE DASH LIKE THE SENSOR ISN'T REGISTERING THAT SOMEONE IS SITTING THERE, THEN AFTER A FEW MINUTES IT GOES OFF AGAIN AND DOES THIS FREQUENTLY.

Apr 25, 2019 Air Bags Crash 145,000 mi

ON APRIL 15 THE VEHICLE WAS IN A COLLISION WITH SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE. THE TEAR DOWN ESTIMATE WAS OVER $10,000. FUNNY THING WAS THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Apr 25, 2019 Air Bags Crash 145,000 mi

ON APRIL 15 THE VEHICLE WAS IN A COLLISION WITH SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE. THE TEAR DOWN ESTIMATE WAS OVER $10,000. FUNNY THING WAS THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Apr 24, 2019 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL AND HAS BEEN AFFECTED SINCE THE CAR WAS LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD, RADIO WOULD SUDDENLY GET LOUD IF VOLUME WAS ADJUSTED. AFTER THE ELECTRICAL ISSUES STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS LATER MY A/C STARTED HAVING ISSUES THOUGHT IT MAY BE A LEAK BUT NOW AFTER SEEING THE RECALL ON ELECTRICAL ISSUES ON SOME M...

Apr 24, 2019 Unknown Or Other

ELECTRICAL AND HAS BEEN AFFECTED SINCE THE CAR WAS LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD, RADIO WOULD SUDDENLY GET LOUD IF VOLUME WAS ADJUSTED. AFTER THE ELECTRICAL ISSUES STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS LATER MY A/C STARTED HAVING ISSUES THOUGHT IT MAY BE A LEAK BUT NOW AFTER SEEING THE RECALL ON ELECTRICAL ISSUES ON SOME M...

Apr 24, 2019 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL AND HAS BEEN AFFECTED SINCE THE CAR WAS LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD, RADIO WOULD SUDDENLY GET LOUD IF VOLUME WAS ADJUSTED. AFTER THE ELECTRICAL ISSUES STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS LATER MY A/C STARTED HAVING ISSUES THOUGHT IT MAY BE A LEAK BUT NOW AFTER SEEING THE RECALL ON ELECTRICAL ISSUES ON SOME M...

Apr 24, 2019 Unknown Or Other

ELECTRICAL AND HAS BEEN AFFECTED SINCE THE CAR WAS LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD, RADIO WOULD SUDDENLY GET LOUD IF VOLUME WAS ADJUSTED. AFTER THE ELECTRICAL ISSUES STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS LATER MY A/C STARTED HAVING ISSUES THOUGHT IT MAY BE A LEAK BUT NOW AFTER SEEING THE RECALL ON ELECTRICAL ISSUES ON SOME M...

Apr 17, 2019 Air Bags 127,151 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, THERE IS A RECALL ON AIRBAG SENSORS. DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY $170 FIRST BEFORE THEY CAN LOOK AT THE PROBLEM. I TOLD THEM THE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAS A RECALL ON AIRBAG SENSORS, BUT THEY REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM OR EVEN DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BEFORE I PAID THEM $170.

Apr 17, 2019 Air Bags 127,151 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, THERE IS A RECALL ON AIRBAG SENSORS. DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY $170 FIRST BEFORE THEY CAN LOOK AT THE PROBLEM. I TOLD THEM THE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAS A RECALL ON AIRBAG SENSORS, BUT THEY REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM OR EVEN DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BEFORE I PAID THEM $170.

Feb 13, 2019 Seats 5 mi

HEATED SEATS GETS TOO HOT AND BURNT ME ON THE LEFT BUTT CHEEK. DEFINITELY A FIRE HAZARD AS I COULD ALSO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING IN THE CAR.

Feb 13, 2019 Seats 5 mi

HEATED SEATS GETS TOO HOT AND BURNT ME ON THE LEFT BUTT CHEEK. DEFINITELY A FIRE HAZARD AS I COULD ALSO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING IN THE CAR.

Feb 4, 2019 Engine 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE COOLANT RESERVOIR, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A D...

Feb 4, 2019 Engine 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE COOLANT RESERVOIR, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A D...

Jan 1, 2019 Seats Fire 95,000 mi

HEATED SEAT MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING "HOT SPOT" THAT BURNS SKIN ON REAR UPPER LEG.

Jan 1, 2019 Seats Fire 95,000 mi

HEATED SEAT MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING "HOT SPOT" THAT BURNS SKIN ON REAR UPPER LEG.

Nov 25, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 99,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEATING MAT. PROBLEM WITH DETERMINING THE CAUSE OF ERRORS POSTED ON THE PHOTO

Nov 25, 2018 Engine 99,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEATING MAT. PROBLEM WITH DETERMINING THE CAUSE OF ERRORS POSTED ON THE PHOTO

Nov 25, 2018 Seats 99,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEATING MAT. PROBLEM WITH DETERMINING THE CAUSE OF ERRORS POSTED ON THE PHOTO

Nov 25, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 99,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEATING MAT. PROBLEM WITH DETERMINING THE CAUSE OF ERRORS POSTED ON THE PHOTO

Nov 25, 2018 Engine 99,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEATING MAT. PROBLEM WITH DETERMINING THE CAUSE OF ERRORS POSTED ON THE PHOTO

Nov 25, 2018 Seats 99,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEATING MAT. PROBLEM WITH DETERMINING THE CAUSE OF ERRORS POSTED ON THE PHOTO

Nov 13, 2018 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO US WITH AN AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATED. PER OUR SALES AGREEMENT DEALER WAS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK TO THEIR MECHANIC HE STATED THERE WAS AN OPEN RECALL FOR AIRBAG AND TAKE IT TO A BMW DEALER SO THEY CAN REPLACE THE MAT. THAT WAS LAST OCTOBER AND NOW OVE...

Nov 13, 2018 Seats Fire 126,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER WIRE BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT, MELTED A SPOT ON MY VINYL RAINCOAT AND SUBSEQUENTLY BURNED MY BUTTOCK. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET AT THE TIME.

Nov 13, 2018 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO US WITH AN AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATED. PER OUR SALES AGREEMENT DEALER WAS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK TO THEIR MECHANIC HE STATED THERE WAS AN OPEN RECALL FOR AIRBAG AND TAKE IT TO A BMW DEALER SO THEY CAN REPLACE THE MAT. THAT WAS LAST OCTOBER AND NOW OVE...

Nov 13, 2018 Seats Fire 126,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER WIRE BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT, MELTED A SPOT ON MY VINYL RAINCOAT AND SUBSEQUENTLY BURNED MY BUTTOCK. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET AT THE TIME.

Nov 1, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT NO FURTHE...

Nov 1, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT NO FURTHE...

Oct 16, 2018 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT FROM BMW APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO. THE NOTICE FROM BMW STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE MAT. TO THIS DATE, THEY HAVE NOT REPLACED IT.

Oct 16, 2018 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT FROM BMW APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO. THE NOTICE FROM BMW STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE MAT. TO THIS DATE, THEY HAVE NOT REPLACED IT.

Oct 5, 2018 Air Bags

I AM REACHING OUT TO YOU TO SEE IF YOU COULD HELP ME. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE A BMW X3 2006 AND GOT THE LETTER FOR THE RECALL ON THE AIRBAG. I JUST NOT SURE WHAT I DO NOW. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND STILL HAVE NOT GOT ANYMORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEXT STEP. I HAVE CALLED THEM AND WAS TOLD NOTH...

Oct 5, 2018 Air Bags

I AM REACHING OUT TO YOU TO SEE IF YOU COULD HELP ME. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE A BMW X3 2006 AND GOT THE LETTER FOR THE RECALL ON THE AIRBAG. I JUST NOT SURE WHAT I DO NOW. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND STILL HAVE NOT GOT ANYMORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEXT STEP. I HAVE CALLED THEM AND WAS TOLD NOTH...

Aug 27, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (BMW OF DENVER DOWNTOWN, 1040 S COLORADO BLVD, DENVER, CO 80246) CONF...

Aug 27, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (BMW OF DENVER DOWNTOWN, 1040 S COLORADO BLVD, DENVER, CO 80246) CONF...

Aug 20, 2018 Air Bags

BMW X3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

Aug 20, 2018 Air Bags

BMW X3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

Aug 20, 2018 Air Bags

BMW X3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

Aug 20, 2018 Air Bags

BMW X3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

Aug 20, 2018 Air Bags

BMW X3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

Aug 20, 2018 Air Bags

BMW X3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

Aug 8, 2018 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN NOVEMBER 2017. I TOOK MY CAR TO BMW MYRTLE BEACH FOR THE REPAIR IN DECEMBER 2017. THEY GAVE ME A LOANER WHILE THE WORK WAS BEING DONE. THEY LATER TOLD ME THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE DONE BECAUSE THEY HAD ORDERED THE WRONG PARTS AND THAT THE REPAIR PARTS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AV...

Aug 8, 2018 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN NOVEMBER 2017. I TOOK MY CAR TO BMW MYRTLE BEACH FOR THE REPAIR IN DECEMBER 2017. THEY GAVE ME A LOANER WHILE THE WORK WAS BEING DONE. THEY LATER TOLD ME THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE DONE BECAUSE THEY HAD ORDERED THE WRONG PARTS AND THAT THE REPAIR PARTS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AV...

Jun 18, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (LAUDERDALE BMW,...

Jun 18, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (LAUDERDALE BMW,...

May 9, 2018 Air Bags 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ST...

May 9, 2018 Air Bags 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ST...

Apr 17, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER W...

Apr 17, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER W...

Apr 10, 2018 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. BMW OF FREEHOLD (4225 U.S. 9, FREE...

Apr 10, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. BMW OF FREEHOLD (4225 U.S. 9, FREE...

Apr 10, 2018 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. BMW OF FREEHOLD (4225 U.S. 9, FREE...

Apr 10, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. BMW OF FREEHOLD (4225 U.S. 9, FREE...

Mar 30, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD BEFORE RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS). A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS FOR THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT OR R...

Mar 30, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD BEFORE RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS). A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS FOR THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT OR R...

Mar 27, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REA...

Mar 27, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REA...

Mar 26, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN OCTOBER OF 2017. AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER AND THE LOCAL DEALER SOUTH MOTORS BMW LOCATED IN PALM BAY, FL, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEED...

Mar 26, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN OCTOBER OF 2017. AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER AND THE LOCAL DEALER SOUTH MOTORS BMW LOCATED IN PALM BAY, FL, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEED...

Feb 14, 2018 Air Bags

2006 BMW X3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT MAT SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIRS. *JS

Feb 14, 2018 Air Bags

2006 BMW X3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT MAT SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIRS. *JS

Feb 5, 2018 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. BMW OF HONOLULU (777 KAPIOLANI BLVD, HONOLULU, HI) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT PAID TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CO...

Feb 5, 2018 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. BMW OF HONOLULU (777 KAPIOLANI BLVD, HONOLULU, HI) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT PAID TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CO...

Jan 19, 2018 Seats Fire 100,000 mi

MY HEATED DRIVER SIDE SEAT SHORTED OUT AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE LEATHER SEAT, AND LUCKILY BEING IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY AND HAVING A KNOWLEDGE OF SEAT CONSTRUCTION I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE SEAT OFF. THERE ARE NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE ON VARIOUS BMW FORUMS., INCLUDING FIRES! I THINK THIS IS A SE...

Jan 19, 2018 Seats Fire 100,000 mi

MY HEATED DRIVER SIDE SEAT SHORTED OUT AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE LEATHER SEAT, AND LUCKILY BEING IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY AND HAVING A KNOWLEDGE OF SEAT CONSTRUCTION I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE SEAT OFF. THERE ARE NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE ON VARIOUS BMW FORUMS., INCLUDING FIRES! I THINK THIS IS A SE...

Jan 17, 2018 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (...

Jan 17, 2018 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (...

Jan 9, 2018 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS), BUT DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION. THE DEALER (BMW OF THE WOODLANDS, 17830 N FWY SERVICE RD, THE WOODLANDS, ...

Jan 9, 2018 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS), BUT DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION. THE DEALER (BMW OF THE WOODLANDS, 17830 N FWY SERVICE RD, THE WOODLANDS, ...

Jan 8, 2018 Air Bags 105,000 mi

HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM WAS DEACTIVATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE AIR BAG "ON-OFF" LAMP ILLUMINATED AS WELL. AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS NO ILLUMINATION OF THESE LIGHTS AND THEN ABOUT 2 YEARS LATER WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AT ABOUT 45 MPH, BOTH LAMPS ILLUMINATED WHEN MY SON AND I WE...

Jan 8, 2018 Seats 105,000 mi

HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM WAS DEACTIVATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE AIR BAG "ON-OFF" LAMP ILLUMINATED AS WELL. AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS NO ILLUMINATION OF THESE LIGHTS AND THEN ABOUT 2 YEARS LATER WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AT ABOUT 45 MPH, BOTH LAMPS ILLUMINATED WHEN MY SON AND I WE...

Jan 8, 2018 Air Bags 105,000 mi

HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM WAS DEACTIVATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE AIR BAG "ON-OFF" LAMP ILLUMINATED AS WELL. AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS NO ILLUMINATION OF THESE LIGHTS AND THEN ABOUT 2 YEARS LATER WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AT ABOUT 45 MPH, BOTH LAMPS ILLUMINATED WHEN MY SON AND I WE...

Jan 8, 2018 Seats 105,000 mi

HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM WAS DEACTIVATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE AIR BAG "ON-OFF" LAMP ILLUMINATED AS WELL. AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS NO ILLUMINATION OF THESE LIGHTS AND THEN ABOUT 2 YEARS LATER WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AT ABOUT 45 MPH, BOTH LAMPS ILLUMINATED WHEN MY SON AND I WE...

Dec 30, 2017 Air Bags

PERTAINING TO BMW RECALL CAMPAIGN 17V-605. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS AND THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT HAVE ANY IDEA WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. THE PART IN QUESTION IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM DEALERS. I DON'T FEEL THAT BMW IS HANDLING THIS RECALL PROPERLY, ESPECIALLY A...

Dec 30, 2017 Air Bags

PERTAINING TO BMW RECALL CAMPAIGN 17V-605. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS AND THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT HAVE ANY IDEA WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. THE PART IN QUESTION IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM DEALERS. I DON'T FEEL THAT BMW IS HANDLING THIS RECALL PROPERLY, ESPECIALLY A...

Dec 12, 2017 Electrical System 125,000 mi

INTERNAL HEADLIGHT WIRING IS EXTREMELY FLAKING OFF ITS INSULATION, REVEALING BARE WIRES THROUGHOUT BOTH HEADLIGHTS. BOTH SECTIONS OF THE LIGHT ARE AFFECTED, XENON AND HALOGEN. DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE BULB REPLACEMENT. MERELY TOUCHING THE WIRES CAUSED EXTRA FLAKING. SEEMS TO BE A POTENTIAL ELEC...

Dec 12, 2017 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

INTERNAL HEADLIGHT WIRING IS EXTREMELY FLAKING OFF ITS INSULATION, REVEALING BARE WIRES THROUGHOUT BOTH HEADLIGHTS. BOTH SECTIONS OF THE LIGHT ARE AFFECTED, XENON AND HALOGEN. DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE BULB REPLACEMENT. MERELY TOUCHING THE WIRES CAUSED EXTRA FLAKING. SEEMS TO BE A POTENTIAL ELEC...

Dec 12, 2017 Electrical System 125,000 mi

INTERNAL HEADLIGHT WIRING IS EXTREMELY FLAKING OFF ITS INSULATION, REVEALING BARE WIRES THROUGHOUT BOTH HEADLIGHTS. BOTH SECTIONS OF THE LIGHT ARE AFFECTED, XENON AND HALOGEN. DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE BULB REPLACEMENT. MERELY TOUCHING THE WIRES CAUSED EXTRA FLAKING. SEEMS TO BE A POTENTIAL ELEC...

Dec 12, 2017 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

INTERNAL HEADLIGHT WIRING IS EXTREMELY FLAKING OFF ITS INSULATION, REVEALING BARE WIRES THROUGHOUT BOTH HEADLIGHTS. BOTH SECTIONS OF THE LIGHT ARE AFFECTED, XENON AND HALOGEN. DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE BULB REPLACEMENT. MERELY TOUCHING THE WIRES CAUSED EXTRA FLAKING. SEEMS TO BE A POTENTIAL ELEC...

Dec 4, 2017 Air Bags Crash 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT'S SHOE BECAME ENTANGLED WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED ...

Dec 4, 2017 Air Bags Crash 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT'S SHOE BECAME ENTANGLED WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED ...

Dec 2, 2017 Seat Belts 135,000 mi

MY DRIVERS SEAT BELT RANDOMLY UNLATCHES WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN 10 TIMES , BOTH ON SIDE STREETS AND THE FREEWAY. A WEEK AGO I WAS COMING HOME AND ABOUT A BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE THE SEAT BELT LIGHT LIT UP ON MY DASH AND STARTED DINGING. MY SEAT BELT WAS LATCHED. IT CONTINUED TO ...

Dec 2, 2017 Seat Belts 135,000 mi

MY DRIVERS SEAT BELT RANDOMLY UNLATCHES WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN 10 TIMES , BOTH ON SIDE STREETS AND THE FREEWAY. A WEEK AGO I WAS COMING HOME AND ABOUT A BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE THE SEAT BELT LIGHT LIT UP ON MY DASH AND STARTED DINGING. MY SEAT BELT WAS LATCHED. IT CONTINUED TO ...

May 26, 2017 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

HEADLIGHT WENT OUT, UPON INSPECTION BY A LOCAL INDEPENDENT BMW SPECIALIST IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE RUBBER INSULATION ON ALL OF THE WIRING INSIDE MY XENON HID IS FLAKING OFF. I WAS TOLD THOSE A COMMON ISSUE ON MOST MID 2000S BMWS. I WAS QUOTED 4000 FOR REPLACEMENT OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS AN...

May 26, 2017 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

HEADLIGHT WENT OUT, UPON INSPECTION BY A LOCAL INDEPENDENT BMW SPECIALIST IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE RUBBER INSULATION ON ALL OF THE WIRING INSIDE MY XENON HID IS FLAKING OFF. I WAS TOLD THOSE A COMMON ISSUE ON MOST MID 2000S BMWS. I WAS QUOTED 4000 FOR REPLACEMENT OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS AN...

May 18, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL.

May 18, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL.

Feb 16, 2017 Air Bags 80,563 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" AIR BAG LIGHT ONLY COMES OFF WHEN ENGINE IS OFF. OTHERWISE IT STAYS ON WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION ON STREET OR HIGHWAY. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME OF A RECALL FOR THIS MODEL.

Feb 16, 2017 Air Bags 80,563 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" AIR BAG LIGHT ONLY COMES OFF WHEN ENGINE IS OFF. OTHERWISE IT STAYS ON WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION ON STREET OR HIGHWAY. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME OF A RECALL FOR THIS MODEL.

Jan 30, 2017 Engine Fire 122,000 mi

AS I DROVE HOME FROM A LONG FLIGHT HOME AFTER THE HOLIDAYS, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO A FROZEN CRANK CASE VENTILATION SYSTEM WHICH CAUSED OIL TO SPRAY OUT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I PULLED OVER WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. I WAS ABLE TO BL...

Jan 30, 2017 Seats Fire 122,000 mi

AS I DROVE HOME FROM A LONG FLIGHT HOME AFTER THE HOLIDAYS, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO A FROZEN CRANK CASE VENTILATION SYSTEM WHICH CAUSED OIL TO SPRAY OUT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I PULLED OVER WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. I WAS ABLE TO BL...

Jan 30, 2017 Engine Fire 122,000 mi

AS I DROVE HOME FROM A LONG FLIGHT HOME AFTER THE HOLIDAYS, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO A FROZEN CRANK CASE VENTILATION SYSTEM WHICH CAUSED OIL TO SPRAY OUT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I PULLED OVER WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. I WAS ABLE TO BL...

Jan 30, 2017 Seats Fire 122,000 mi

AS I DROVE HOME FROM A LONG FLIGHT HOME AFTER THE HOLIDAYS, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO A FROZEN CRANK CASE VENTILATION SYSTEM WHICH CAUSED OIL TO SPRAY OUT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I PULLED OVER WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. I WAS ABLE TO BL...

Jan 27, 2017 Seats Fire 172,800 mi

DRIVER SEAT HEATER CAUGHT ON FIRE THIS MORNING DEALERSHIP SAID NO RECALL YET MILLION MSG BOARDS CLEARLY SHOW FAULTY ISSUE I HAVE DOCUMENTED OVER 30 SEPARATE CASES ALREADY SINCE 2009! SMOKE FILLED CAR BURN SMELL BURNED HOLE RIGHT THRU SEAT HAPPENED IN MINUTES SAFETY ISSUE 100% BMWGALLERYNORWOOD SAID...

Jan 27, 2017 Seats Fire 172,800 mi

DRIVER SEAT HEATER CAUGHT ON FIRE THIS MORNING DEALERSHIP SAID NO RECALL YET MILLION MSG BOARDS CLEARLY SHOW FAULTY ISSUE I HAVE DOCUMENTED OVER 30 SEPARATE CASES ALREADY SINCE 2009! SMOKE FILLED CAR BURN SMELL BURNED HOLE RIGHT THRU SEAT HAPPENED IN MINUTES SAFETY ISSUE 100% BMWGALLERYNORWOOD SAID...

Jan 12, 2017 Seats 78,000 mi

HEATED SEAT MALFUNCTIONED WHEN TURNED ON THE SEAT GOT SO HOT IT BURNED THE BACK OF MY THIGH, STRONG SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. TURNED IT OFF RIGHT AWAY. I HAD JUST TURNED TH CAR ON IT HAPPENED WITHIN SECONDS OF TURNING THE HEATED SEAT BUTTON ON.

Jan 12, 2017 Seats 78,000 mi

HEATED SEAT MALFUNCTIONED WHEN TURNED ON THE SEAT GOT SO HOT IT BURNED THE BACK OF MY THIGH, STRONG SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. TURNED IT OFF RIGHT AWAY. I HAD JUST TURNED TH CAR ON IT HAPPENED WITHIN SECONDS OF TURNING THE HEATED SEAT BUTTON ON.

Dec 16, 2016 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT HEATER ELEMENT OVERHEATING. TURNED ON SEAT DEC 2015, GOT TOO HOT. USED DIAPER TO INSULATE LEG. SEAT HEATER MELTED DIAPER TO LEATHER. I HAVE NOT USED IT SINCE. AN INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THIS IS HAPPENING TO OTHER CARS OF THIS MODEL.

Dec 16, 2016 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT HEATER ELEMENT OVERHEATING. TURNED ON SEAT DEC 2015, GOT TOO HOT. USED DIAPER TO INSULATE LEG. SEAT HEATER MELTED DIAPER TO LEATHER. I HAVE NOT USED IT SINCE. AN INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THIS IS HAPPENING TO OTHER CARS OF THIS MODEL.

Nov 25, 2016 Seats 106,000 mi

HAD BEEN ONGOING FOR A COUPLE MONTHS THE HEATED SEAT WAS MALFUNCTIONING. YOU WOULD TURN IT ON AND THE DRIVER SEAT IN THE LEFT SIDE WOULD START TO HEAT UP BEGINNING FROM THE BUTT AREA ENDING BY THE KNEE TO THE POINT WHERE IT WAS STARTING TO STING AND MAKING IT REALLY UNCOMFORTABLE TO SIT. JUST RECEN...

Nov 25, 2016 Seats 106,000 mi

HAD BEEN ONGOING FOR A COUPLE MONTHS THE HEATED SEAT WAS MALFUNCTIONING. YOU WOULD TURN IT ON AND THE DRIVER SEAT IN THE LEFT SIDE WOULD START TO HEAT UP BEGINNING FROM THE BUTT AREA ENDING BY THE KNEE TO THE POINT WHERE IT WAS STARTING TO STING AND MAKING IT REALLY UNCOMFORTABLE TO SIT. JUST RECEN...

Oct 9, 2016 Engine Crash 140,000 mi

ON 8/4/2016 AROUND 7:20AM. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AT WORK. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND WAS A COMPLETE STOP. SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO PARK. THE CAR EXCELERATED THROWING ME BACK INTO MY SEAT. I KEPT PUSHING THE BRAKE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. THE CAR WENT AIRBORNE AND EXCELERATED A SECOND TIME...

Oct 9, 2016 Engine Crash 140,000 mi

ON 8/4/2016 AROUND 7:20AM. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AT WORK. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND WAS A COMPLETE STOP. SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO PARK. THE CAR EXCELERATED THROWING ME BACK INTO MY SEAT. I KEPT PUSHING THE BRAKE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. THE CAR WENT AIRBORNE AND EXCELERATED A SECOND TIME...

Sep 16, 2016 Air Bags 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS) THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. UPDATED 11/01/16*LJ

Sep 16, 2016 Air Bags 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS) THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. UPDATED 11/01/16*LJ

Sep 7, 2016 Air Bags

IN 2008 BMW RECALLED 200,000 VEHICLES BECAUSE OF FAULTY PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSORS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000) INCLUDING MY VEHICLE, 2006 BMW X3. BMW CLAIMED THAT THE FAULTY PART WOULD BE RECTIFIED BY THIS RECALL. HOWEVER, THE EXACT SAME FAULTY SENSOR HAS AGAIN FAILED IN MY 2006 BMW X3 AND...

Sep 7, 2016 Air Bags

IN 2008 BMW RECALLED 200,000 VEHICLES BECAUSE OF FAULTY PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSORS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000) INCLUDING MY VEHICLE, 2006 BMW X3. BMW CLAIMED THAT THE FAULTY PART WOULD BE RECTIFIED BY THIS RECALL. HOWEVER, THE EXACT SAME FAULTY SENSOR HAS AGAIN FAILED IN MY 2006 BMW X3 AND...

Sep 7, 2016 Air Bags

IN 2008 BMW RECALLED 200,000 VEHICLES BECAUSE OF FAULTY PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSORS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000) INCLUDING MY VEHICLE, 2006 BMW X3. BMW CLAIMED THAT THE FAULTY PART WOULD BE RECTIFIED BY THIS RECALL. HOWEVER, THE EXACT SAME FAULTY SENSOR HAS AGAIN FAILED IN MY 2006 BMW X3 AND...

Sep 7, 2016 Air Bags

IN 2008 BMW RECALLED 200,000 VEHICLES BECAUSE OF FAULTY PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSORS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000) INCLUDING MY VEHICLE, 2006 BMW X3. BMW CLAIMED THAT THE FAULTY PART WOULD BE RECTIFIED BY THIS RECALL. HOWEVER, THE EXACT SAME FAULTY SENSOR HAS AGAIN FAILED IN MY 2006 BMW X3 AND...

Aug 28, 2016 Air Bags 135,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC (CITY STREET) BARELY GOING 5 MILES PER HOUR. HE STEPS ON THE BRAKES AND HIS AIRBAGS DEPLOY. NO COLLISION WAS MADE BETWEEN HIS CAR AND THE CAR IN FRONT HIM. ALL THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED EXCEPT PASSENGER SIDE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS SHOULD HAPPEN AT 10MPH ...

Aug 28, 2016 Air Bags 135,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC (CITY STREET) BARELY GOING 5 MILES PER HOUR. HE STEPS ON THE BRAKES AND HIS AIRBAGS DEPLOY. NO COLLISION WAS MADE BETWEEN HIS CAR AND THE CAR IN FRONT HIM. ALL THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED EXCEPT PASSENGER SIDE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS SHOULD HAPPEN AT 10MPH ...

Aug 8, 2016 Engine 92,000 mi

MY BMW X3 HAS HAD ITS ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS SHEARED OFF. THERE ARE NO INDICATIONS OF THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE HAVING BEEN HIT BY ANY OBJECTS. THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE IS IN THE LOW 90,000 MILE RANGE. AN INTERNET SEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM HAPPENING TO MANY BMW X3'S, AT LOW MILEAGE....

Aug 8, 2016 Air Bags 91,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS BEING USED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OCCUPATION DETECTION MAT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Aug 8, 2016 Engine 92,000 mi

MY BMW X3 HAS HAD ITS ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS SHEARED OFF. THERE ARE NO INDICATIONS OF THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE HAVING BEEN HIT BY ANY OBJECTS. THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE IS IN THE LOW 90,000 MILE RANGE. AN INTERNET SEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM HAPPENING TO MANY BMW X3'S, AT LOW MILEAGE....

Aug 8, 2016 Air Bags 91,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS BEING USED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OCCUPATION DETECTION MAT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Apr 13, 2016 Air Bags

MY SON HAS A SUV 2006 BMW X3. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LAMP CONTINUES ON WHEN DRIVING FOR ALMOST 4 YEARS . I CALLED BOTH THE BMW NORTH AMERICA AND ITS DEALER BUT THEY REPLIED THAT I HAVE TO PAY OVER $139 FOR INVESTIGATION.

Apr 13, 2016 Air Bags

MY SON HAS A SUV 2006 BMW X3. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LAMP CONTINUES ON WHEN DRIVING FOR ALMOST 4 YEARS . I CALLED BOTH THE BMW NORTH AMERICA AND ITS DEALER BUT THEY REPLIED THAT I HAVE TO PAY OVER $139 FOR INVESTIGATION.

Apr 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 (NA) BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC...

Apr 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 (NA) BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC...

Apr 2, 2016 Air Bags

I AM DRIVING AND I NOTICE ON MY DASH BOARD THE AIR BAG ICON IS FLASHING

Apr 2, 2016 Air Bags

I AM DRIVING AND I NOTICE ON MY DASH BOARD THE AIR BAG ICON IS FLASHING

Feb 29, 2016 Seats Fire 71,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN MY BMW X3 DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY SEAT WARMERS ON AND THE INSIDE OF MY CAR STARTED TO SMELL LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING I FIGURED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH MY SEAT WARMER SO I TURNED IT OFF A LITTLE WAYS DOWN THE ROAD I PULLED OVER TO CHECK AND MAKE SURE MY SEAT WAS OKAY AND NOTICED A ...

Feb 29, 2016 Seats Fire 71,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN MY BMW X3 DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY SEAT WARMERS ON AND THE INSIDE OF MY CAR STARTED TO SMELL LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING I FIGURED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH MY SEAT WARMER SO I TURNED IT OFF A LITTLE WAYS DOWN THE ROAD I PULLED OVER TO CHECK AND MAKE SURE MY SEAT WAS OKAY AND NOTICED A ...

Feb 18, 2016 Unknown Or Other

"TAKATA RECALL" I STARTED MY CAR TO WARM UP IN THE MORNING PRIOR TO GOING TO WORK FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN MY CAR JUST SHUT OFF-IT WAS BELOW ZERO DURING THE NIGHT SO I CALLED FOR A TOW AND TOOK TO SHOP AND PER OWNER OF SHOP HE HAD TO CALL BMW AS SHOP WAS NOT A BMW SHOP AS HE COULD NOT FIND OUT ...

Feb 18, 2016 Unknown Or Other

"TAKATA RECALL" I STARTED MY CAR TO WARM UP IN THE MORNING PRIOR TO GOING TO WORK FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN MY CAR JUST SHUT OFF-IT WAS BELOW ZERO DURING THE NIGHT SO I CALLED FOR A TOW AND TOOK TO SHOP AND PER OWNER OF SHOP HE HAD TO CALL BMW AS SHOP WAS NOT A BMW SHOP AS HE COULD NOT FIND OUT ...

Jan 20, 2016 Seats 80,000 mi

I'M FILING THIS COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF MY WIFE. SHE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY UTILIZING THE HEATED SEAT FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE TODAY WHEN SHE SMELLED BURNING AND THE SEAT BECAME DANGEROUSLY HOT. SHE PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE HEATING FUNCTION OFF WHICH TEMPORARILY RESOLVED THE THE PROBLEM. A LIT...

Jan 20, 2016 Seats 80,000 mi

I'M FILING THIS COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF MY WIFE. SHE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY UTILIZING THE HEATED SEAT FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE TODAY WHEN SHE SMELLED BURNING AND THE SEAT BECAME DANGEROUSLY HOT. SHE PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE HEATING FUNCTION OFF WHICH TEMPORARILY RESOLVED THE THE PROBLEM. A LIT...

Jan 19, 2016 Seats Fire 115,967 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE PASSENGER SEAT WARMER BECAME EXTREMELY HOT AND BURNED THE PASSENGER'S LEG. THE WIRING BEGAN TO SMOKE AND THE CONTACT OBERVED A SPARK. NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Jan 19, 2016 Seats Fire 115,967 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE PASSENGER SEAT WARMER BECAME EXTREMELY HOT AND BURNED THE PASSENGER'S LEG. THE WIRING BEGAN TO SMOKE AND THE CONTACT OBERVED A SPARK. NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Dec 6, 2015 Air Bags 75,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL' MY VEHICLE HAS THE VERY SAME ISSUES AS THE ONES BEING RECALLED, BUT IT IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. MY PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON INDICATION IT IS NOT ON EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT.IT NEVER GO OFF. RATHER IN MOTION OR STATIONARY.

Dec 6, 2015 Air Bags 75,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL' MY VEHICLE HAS THE VERY SAME ISSUES AS THE ONES BEING RECALLED, BUT IT IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. MY PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON INDICATION IT IS NOT ON EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT.IT NEVER GO OFF. RATHER IN MOTION OR STATIONARY.

Nov 22, 2015 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

HAD AN ACCIDENT ON A CITY STREET. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION & IMPACT WAS ON THE FRONT BUMPER. ALL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED EXCEPT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. VEHICLE HAD THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATED FOR A WHILE BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. CALLED DEALER AND BMW LONG BACK WHEN I INITIALLY CAME TO KNOW ABOUT...

Nov 22, 2015 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

HAD AN ACCIDENT ON A CITY STREET. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION & IMPACT WAS ON THE FRONT BUMPER. ALL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED EXCEPT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. VEHICLE HAD THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATED FOR A WHILE BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. CALLED DEALER AND BMW LONG BACK WHEN I INITIALLY CAME TO KNOW ABOUT...

May 23, 2015 Air Bags 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE OCCUPANT MAT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED T...

May 23, 2015 Air Bags 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE OCCUPANT MAT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED T...

Apr 20, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). ALSO, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PILLAR ACCELERATOR SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Apr 20, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). ALSO, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PILLAR ACCELERATOR SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Apr 20, 2015 Air Bags 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). ALSO, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PILLAR ACCELERATOR SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Apr 20, 2015 Electrical System 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). ALSO, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PILLAR ACCELERATOR SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Apr 20, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). ALSO, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PILLAR ACCELERATOR SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Apr 20, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). ALSO, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PILLAR ACCELERATOR SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Apr 20, 2015 Air Bags 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). ALSO, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PILLAR ACCELERATOR SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Apr 20, 2015 Electrical System 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). ALSO, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PILLAR ACCELERATOR SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Apr 15, 2015 Seats Fire 69,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. I HAD MY SEAT HEATER ON AND NOTICED A VERY, VERY HOT SPOT ON THE BOTTOM PART OF THE SEAT ON THE LEFT SIDE. I HURRIED AND SHUT THE SEAT HEATER OFF, BUT NOTICED BURN MARKS ON THE LEATHER. THE SEAT WOULD HAVE DEFINITELY CAUGHT ON FIRE IF I HADN'T SHUT OFF THE ...

Apr 15, 2015 Seats Fire 69,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. I HAD MY SEAT HEATER ON AND NOTICED A VERY, VERY HOT SPOT ON THE BOTTOM PART OF THE SEAT ON THE LEFT SIDE. I HURRIED AND SHUT THE SEAT HEATER OFF, BUT NOTICED BURN MARKS ON THE LEATHER. THE SEAT WOULD HAVE DEFINITELY CAUGHT ON FIRE IF I HADN'T SHUT OFF THE ...

Apr 9, 2015 Air Bags 78,000 mi

THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR HAS CONTINUOUSLY STAYED LIT SINCE INITIAL ACTIVATION, INDICATING THERE IS NO OCCUPANT IN THE SEAT WHEN ONE IS PRESENT. THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. A RECALL HAS BEEN MADE BY BMW ON THIS SAME ISSUE AND HAS CLASSIFIED IT...

Apr 9, 2015 Air Bags 78,000 mi

THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR HAS CONTINUOUSLY STAYED LIT SINCE INITIAL ACTIVATION, INDICATING THERE IS NO OCCUPANT IN THE SEAT WHEN ONE IS PRESENT. THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. A RECALL HAS BEEN MADE BY BMW ON THIS SAME ISSUE AND HAS CLASSIFIED IT...

Feb 13, 2015 Engine 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND STALLED CAUSING THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE THERMOSTAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Feb 13, 2015 Engine 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND STALLED CAUSING THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE THERMOSTAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Jan 5, 2015 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WITH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT ACTIVATED, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE SEAT. AS A RESULT, A HOLE WAS BURNED THROUGH THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT AND THE CONTACT'S COAT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Jan 5, 2015 Seats Fire 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WITH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT ACTIVATED, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE SEAT. AS A RESULT, A HOLE WAS BURNED THROUGH THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT AND THE CONTACT'S COAT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Jan 5, 2015 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WITH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT ACTIVATED, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE SEAT. AS A RESULT, A HOLE WAS BURNED THROUGH THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT AND THE CONTACT'S COAT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Jan 5, 2015 Seats Fire 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WITH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT ACTIVATED, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE SEAT. AS A RESULT, A HOLE WAS BURNED THROUGH THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT AND THE CONTACT'S COAT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Dec 9, 2014 Air Bags 28,661 mi

SERIOUS SAFTEY ISSUE THE SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION MAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS REPLACED BY BMW ONCE IN THIS VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY UNDER MANUFACTURE'S DEFECT CODE: 6577081500. IT HAS FAILED A SECOND TIME AT 82,000 MILES. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE BUT THE VIN IS NOT COVERED...

Dec 9, 2014 Air Bags 28,661 mi

SERIOUS SAFTEY ISSUE THE SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION MAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS REPLACED BY BMW ONCE IN THIS VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY UNDER MANUFACTURE'S DEFECT CODE: 6577081500. IT HAS FAILED A SECOND TIME AT 82,000 MILES. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE BUT THE VIN IS NOT COVERED...

Oct 1, 2014 Air Bags 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08V384000 (AIR BAG). HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN...

Oct 1, 2014 Air Bags 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08V384000 (AIR BAG). HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN...

Aug 28, 2014 Air Bags 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAG...

Aug 28, 2014 Air Bags 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAG...

Aug 21, 2014 Air Bags 63,600 mi

PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON SPORADICALLY FOR NO REASON. *TR

Aug 21, 2014 Air Bags 63,600 mi

PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON SPORADICALLY FOR NO REASON. *TR

Apr 14, 2014 Structure 124,092 mi

MY BMW IS 8 YEARS OLD WITH APPROXIMATELY 125 THOUSAND MILES AND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE DAMAGED. THIS IS A BMW, THE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DAMAGE IN THIS TYPE OF CAR. BMW ARE BUILT TO EMBODY THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND SAFETY STANDARDS BUT ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE CAR BODY I...

Apr 14, 2014 Structure 124,092 mi

MY BMW IS 8 YEARS OLD WITH APPROXIMATELY 125 THOUSAND MILES AND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE DAMAGED. THIS IS A BMW, THE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DAMAGE IN THIS TYPE OF CAR. BMW ARE BUILT TO EMBODY THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND SAFETY STANDARDS BUT ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE CAR BODY I...

Apr 11, 2014 Electrical System 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THE BATTERY DIED AND THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AV...

Apr 11, 2014 Electrical System 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THE BATTERY DIED AND THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AV...

Mar 1, 2014 Seats Fire 83,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN I SMELLED SMOKE AND REALIZED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HAD CAUGHT FIRE. I STOPPED THE CAR, JUMPED OUT, AND SAW THAT A HOLE HAD BURNED THROUGH THE CAR SEAT AND I COULD SEE FLAMES. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS HAS NOT TRIGGERED A RECALL AS IT IS OBVIOUSLY EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO H...

Mar 1, 2014 Seats Fire 83,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN I SMELLED SMOKE AND REALIZED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HAD CAUGHT FIRE. I STOPPED THE CAR, JUMPED OUT, AND SAW THAT A HOLE HAD BURNED THROUGH THE CAR SEAT AND I COULD SEE FLAMES. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS HAS NOT TRIGGERED A RECALL AS IT IS OBVIOUSLY EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO H...

Jan 7, 2014 Seats Fire 132,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TR

Jan 7, 2014 Seats Fire 132,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TR

Nov 20, 2013 Seats 118,000 mi

SEAT HEATING SYSTEM ISSUE: WITHOUT ANY EARLIER WARNING SIGNS THE DRIVER SEAT OVERHEATED VERY QUICKLY (WITHIN ONE MINUTE OF TURNING ON THE SEAT HEATERS) TO THE POINT OF BURNING THE DRIVERS SKIN. A BURNING SMELL OCCURRED AT THE SAME TIME. THE DRIVER HAD TO GET UP FROM THE SEAT RAPIDLY TO AVOID ANY SER...

Nov 20, 2013 Seats 118,000 mi

SEAT HEATING SYSTEM ISSUE: WITHOUT ANY EARLIER WARNING SIGNS THE DRIVER SEAT OVERHEATED VERY QUICKLY (WITHIN ONE MINUTE OF TURNING ON THE SEAT HEATERS) TO THE POINT OF BURNING THE DRIVERS SKIN. A BURNING SMELL OCCURRED AT THE SAME TIME. THE DRIVER HAD TO GET UP FROM THE SEAT RAPIDLY TO AVOID ANY SER...

Nov 19, 2013 Seats 84,000 mi

I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WARMER IN MY 2006 BMW X3 STARTING ON ABOUT OCTOBER 21, 2013. WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A COUPLE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, I FELT A "SHOCK" IN MY LEFT THIGH. I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING ABOUT IT UNTIL THE SEAT WARMER STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DE...

Nov 19, 2013 Seats 84,000 mi

I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WARMER IN MY 2006 BMW X3 STARTING ON ABOUT OCTOBER 21, 2013. WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A COUPLE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, I FELT A "SHOCK" IN MY LEFT THIGH. I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING ABOUT IT UNTIL THE SEAT WARMER STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DE...

Nov 14, 2013 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DISPLAYING THAT THE AIR BAG WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE INSERTED THE SEAT BELT TO STOP THE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT FROM ILLUNIMATING ...

Nov 14, 2013 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DISPLAYING THAT THE AIR BAG WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE INSERTED THE SEAT BELT TO STOP THE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT FROM ILLUNIMATING ...

Nov 13, 2013 Air Bags 102,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY ALONG WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF LIGHT. WAS INFORMED THAT THE SENSOR IS OUTSIDE OF A RECALL NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) AND THAT THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVE...

Nov 13, 2013 Air Bags 102,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY ALONG WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF LIGHT. WAS INFORMED THAT THE SENSOR IS OUTSIDE OF A RECALL NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) AND THAT THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVE...

Nov 13, 2013 Air Bags 102,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY ALONG WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF LIGHT. WAS INFORMED THAT THE SENSOR IS OUTSIDE OF A RECALL NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) AND THAT THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVE...

Nov 13, 2013 Air Bags 102,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY ALONG WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF LIGHT. WAS INFORMED THAT THE SENSOR IS OUTSIDE OF A RECALL NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) AND THAT THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVE...

Jul 31, 2013 Unknown Or Other 67,213 mi

REPEATED FLOODING IN DRIVER-SIDE BACK AND PASSENGER FRONT. IT HAS BEEN THE VAPOR SEAL ALONG THE DOOR, TOP PART OF DOOR NEAR WINDOW, SEAL ALONG THE WINDSHIELD AND FINALLY FROM THE SUNROOF LEADING TO DRAIN LEADING TO INTERIOR OF CAR. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE THAT NO ELECTRICAL ISSUES HAVE INCURRED, BUT ...

Jul 31, 2013 Structure 67,213 mi

REPEATED FLOODING IN DRIVER-SIDE BACK AND PASSENGER FRONT. IT HAS BEEN THE VAPOR SEAL ALONG THE DOOR, TOP PART OF DOOR NEAR WINDOW, SEAL ALONG THE WINDSHIELD AND FINALLY FROM THE SUNROOF LEADING TO DRAIN LEADING TO INTERIOR OF CAR. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE THAT NO ELECTRICAL ISSUES HAVE INCURRED, BUT ...

Jul 31, 2013 Electrical System 67,213 mi

REPEATED FLOODING IN DRIVER-SIDE BACK AND PASSENGER FRONT. IT HAS BEEN THE VAPOR SEAL ALONG THE DOOR, TOP PART OF DOOR NEAR WINDOW, SEAL ALONG THE WINDSHIELD AND FINALLY FROM THE SUNROOF LEADING TO DRAIN LEADING TO INTERIOR OF CAR. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE THAT NO ELECTRICAL ISSUES HAVE INCURRED, BUT ...

Jul 31, 2013 Unknown Or Other 67,213 mi

REPEATED FLOODING IN DRIVER-SIDE BACK AND PASSENGER FRONT. IT HAS BEEN THE VAPOR SEAL ALONG THE DOOR, TOP PART OF DOOR NEAR WINDOW, SEAL ALONG THE WINDSHIELD AND FINALLY FROM THE SUNROOF LEADING TO DRAIN LEADING TO INTERIOR OF CAR. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE THAT NO ELECTRICAL ISSUES HAVE INCURRED, BUT ...

Jul 31, 2013 Structure 67,213 mi

REPEATED FLOODING IN DRIVER-SIDE BACK AND PASSENGER FRONT. IT HAS BEEN THE VAPOR SEAL ALONG THE DOOR, TOP PART OF DOOR NEAR WINDOW, SEAL ALONG THE WINDSHIELD AND FINALLY FROM THE SUNROOF LEADING TO DRAIN LEADING TO INTERIOR OF CAR. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE THAT NO ELECTRICAL ISSUES HAVE INCURRED, BUT ...

Jul 31, 2013 Electrical System 67,213 mi

REPEATED FLOODING IN DRIVER-SIDE BACK AND PASSENGER FRONT. IT HAS BEEN THE VAPOR SEAL ALONG THE DOOR, TOP PART OF DOOR NEAR WINDOW, SEAL ALONG THE WINDSHIELD AND FINALLY FROM THE SUNROOF LEADING TO DRAIN LEADING TO INTERIOR OF CAR. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE THAT NO ELECTRICAL ISSUES HAVE INCURRED, BUT ...

Jul 1, 2013 Electrical System 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED TO BLOW COOL AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE EVAPORATE CORD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Jul 1, 2013 Equipment 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED TO BLOW COOL AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE EVAPORATE CORD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Jul 1, 2013 Electrical System 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED TO BLOW COOL AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE EVAPORATE CORD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Jul 1, 2013 Equipment 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED TO BLOW COOL AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE EVAPORATE CORD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Jun 17, 2013 Air Bags 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE MAT SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT I...

Jun 17, 2013 Seats 63,670 mi

WHEN TESTING THE HEATED SEATS IN THIS VEHICLE, AFTER 5-10 SECS, I FELT A STRONG HEAT SENSATION ON MY LEFT THIGH. THE THERE WAS A BURN HOLE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT ON THE LEFT SIDE. SWITCHED OFF HEAT WARMER RIGHT AWAY. *TR

Jun 17, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,500 mi

EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY CAR, THE CHECK GAS CAP LIGHT COMES ON. AS I DRIVE, IT GOES OFF BUT THEN WILL ILLUMINATE AGAIN. I CHECK IT AND NOTHING APPEARS TO BE WRONG BUT AS I DRIVE, I DO NOTICE THAT THE GAS NEEDLE WILL MOVE UP AND DOWN. *TR

Jun 17, 2013 Air Bags 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE MAT SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT I...

Jun 17, 2013 Seats 63,670 mi

WHEN TESTING THE HEATED SEATS IN THIS VEHICLE, AFTER 5-10 SECS, I FELT A STRONG HEAT SENSATION ON MY LEFT THIGH. THE THERE WAS A BURN HOLE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT ON THE LEFT SIDE. SWITCHED OFF HEAT WARMER RIGHT AWAY. *TR

Jun 17, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,500 mi

EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY CAR, THE CHECK GAS CAP LIGHT COMES ON. AS I DRIVE, IT GOES OFF BUT THEN WILL ILLUMINATE AGAIN. I CHECK IT AND NOTHING APPEARS TO BE WRONG BUT AS I DRIVE, I DO NOTICE THAT THE GAS NEEDLE WILL MOVE UP AND DOWN. *TR

May 7, 2013 Seats 55,000 mi

I FELT A BURNING SENSATION UNDER MY LEFT LEG AND PULLED THE CAR OVER. NOTICED THAT THE SEAT HAD CRACKED AND THERE WAS A DISCOLORATION INDICATING A BURN. I SWITCHED OFF THE HEATED SEAT AND CONTINUED. I HAVE FELT THIS BURNING SENSATION A FEW OTHER TIMES AND WOULD TURN DOWN THE HEAT OR SWITCH IT OFF AL...

May 7, 2013 Seats 55,000 mi

I FELT A BURNING SENSATION UNDER MY LEFT LEG AND PULLED THE CAR OVER. NOTICED THAT THE SEAT HAD CRACKED AND THERE WAS A DISCOLORATION INDICATING A BURN. I SWITCHED OFF THE HEATED SEAT AND CONTINUED. I HAVE FELT THIS BURNING SENSATION A FEW OTHER TIMES AND WOULD TURN DOWN THE HEAT OR SWITCH IT OFF AL...

Mar 30, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,095 mi

JAN 16 - CHECK ENGINE SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON - CAR RUNNING SLUGGISH. IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO DEALERSHIP - THEY DETECTED OIL SEPARATOR FAILING. CAR STARTED SMOKING AT DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED THE OIL SEPARATOR AND SEVERAL PARTS DUE TO DAMAGE - COSTS $2400. MARCH 22ND - SAME SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON - TOOK ...

Mar 30, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,095 mi

JAN 16 - CHECK ENGINE SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON - CAR RUNNING SLUGGISH. IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO DEALERSHIP - THEY DETECTED OIL SEPARATOR FAILING. CAR STARTED SMOKING AT DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED THE OIL SEPARATOR AND SEVERAL PARTS DUE TO DAMAGE - COSTS $2400. MARCH 22ND - SAME SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON - TOOK ...

Mar 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 65,000 mi

2006 BMW X3 "CHECK GAS CAP" WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AFTER REFUELING. CHECK THE GAS GAP AND EVERYTHING SEEMS OK. HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY IN TEMPERATURES OVER 40F. *TR

Mar 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 65,000 mi

2006 BMW X3 "CHECK GAS CAP" WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AFTER REFUELING. CHECK THE GAS GAP AND EVERYTHING SEEMS OK. HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY IN TEMPERATURES OVER 40F. *TR

Feb 14, 2013 Air Bags 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE LISTED AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE V...

Feb 14, 2013 Air Bags 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE LISTED AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE V...

Feb 5, 2013 Structure Crash 51,970 mi

TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY WITH A BOULDER ON THE EDGE/CORNER. WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HEATER ON, THE SEAT BURNED A HOLE THRU THE LEATHER AND MADE ME TURN ABRUPTLY AND BUMPED THE BOULDER. DAMAGE TO THE FR. BUMPER, INNER FENDER AND WHEEL. LEFT SIDE (DRIVERS) SEAT BOLSTER HAS A BURN-THROUGH HOLE. *T...

Feb 5, 2013 Seats Crash 51,970 mi

TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY WITH A BOULDER ON THE EDGE/CORNER. WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HEATER ON, THE SEAT BURNED A HOLE THRU THE LEATHER AND MADE ME TURN ABRUPTLY AND BUMPED THE BOULDER. DAMAGE TO THE FR. BUMPER, INNER FENDER AND WHEEL. LEFT SIDE (DRIVERS) SEAT BOLSTER HAS A BURN-THROUGH HOLE. *T...

Feb 5, 2013 Structure Crash 51,970 mi

TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY WITH A BOULDER ON THE EDGE/CORNER. WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HEATER ON, THE SEAT BURNED A HOLE THRU THE LEATHER AND MADE ME TURN ABRUPTLY AND BUMPED THE BOULDER. DAMAGE TO THE FR. BUMPER, INNER FENDER AND WHEEL. LEFT SIDE (DRIVERS) SEAT BOLSTER HAS A BURN-THROUGH HOLE. *T...

Feb 5, 2013 Seats Crash 51,970 mi

TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY WITH A BOULDER ON THE EDGE/CORNER. WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HEATER ON, THE SEAT BURNED A HOLE THRU THE LEATHER AND MADE ME TURN ABRUPTLY AND BUMPED THE BOULDER. DAMAGE TO THE FR. BUMPER, INNER FENDER AND WHEEL. LEFT SIDE (DRIVERS) SEAT BOLSTER HAS A BURN-THROUGH HOLE. *T...

Jan 29, 2013 Seats 65,200 mi

STARTED THE CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY THIS MORNING AND LET THE ENGINE IDLE FOR A MINUTE OR TWO BEFORE DRIVING OFF, I ENERGIZED THE DRIVERS SIDE HEATED SEAT TO THE LOWEST SETTING, AFTER 10 SEC OR SO I STARTED TO SMELL A BURNING ODOR AND FELT A SHARP PAIN UNDER MY LEFT THIGH. I TURNED OFF THE HEATED SEAT IMM...

Jan 29, 2013 Seats 65,200 mi

STARTED THE CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY THIS MORNING AND LET THE ENGINE IDLE FOR A MINUTE OR TWO BEFORE DRIVING OFF, I ENERGIZED THE DRIVERS SIDE HEATED SEAT TO THE LOWEST SETTING, AFTER 10 SEC OR SO I STARTED TO SMELL A BURNING ODOR AND FELT A SHARP PAIN UNDER MY LEFT THIGH. I TURNED OFF THE HEATED SEAT IMM...

Nov 11, 2012 Seats 85,000 mi

THE HEATED SEAT DEVICE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT BECOMES HOT ENOUGH TO BURN YOUR LEG, PRIMARILY ON THE LEFT SIDE. A BURNING SENSATION AND INTENSE HEAT IS FELT WHEN THE HEATED SEAT IS TURNED ON, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO USE, FOR FEAR OF BURNS OR FIRE. APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE SEAT ELEMENTS...

Nov 11, 2012 Seats 85,000 mi

THE HEATED SEAT DEVICE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT BECOMES HOT ENOUGH TO BURN YOUR LEG, PRIMARILY ON THE LEFT SIDE. A BURNING SENSATION AND INTENSE HEAT IS FELT WHEN THE HEATED SEAT IS TURNED ON, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO USE, FOR FEAR OF BURNS OR FIRE. APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE SEAT ELEMENTS...

Aug 30, 2012 Seats 55,000 mi

FRONT SEAT HEATERS BECOME TOO HOT ON OUTSIDE BOLSTER ( LEFT SIDE ON DRIVER'S SEAT, RIGHT SIDE ON PASSENGER SEAT), BURNING HOLE IN SEAT COVER AND BURNING PERSON SITTING IN SEAT. *TR

Aug 30, 2012 Seats 55,000 mi

FRONT SEAT HEATERS BECOME TOO HOT ON OUTSIDE BOLSTER ( LEFT SIDE ON DRIVER'S SEAT, RIGHT SIDE ON PASSENGER SEAT), BURNING HOLE IN SEAT COVER AND BURNING PERSON SITTING IN SEAT. *TR

Aug 21, 2012 Air Bags 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) AND TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR BY THE PRIOR OWNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE SEAT BELT WARN...

Aug 21, 2012 Air Bags 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) AND TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR BY THE PRIOR OWNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE SEAT BELT WARN...

Aug 2, 2012 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE A PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHT...

Aug 2, 2012 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE A PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHT...

Jul 23, 2012 Air Bags 60,250 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR FOR AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO STATED THERE WAS A DEFECT HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWA...

Jul 23, 2012 Air Bags 60,250 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR FOR AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO STATED THERE WAS A DEFECT HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWA...

Jul 2, 2012 Visibility 60,500 mi

AFTER EACH RAINFALL, FRONT AND/OR REAR PASSENGER FOOTWELLS FLOOD, DEPENDING ON THE ANGLE THAT THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED VAPOR BARRIERS BUT A WATER TEST REVEALED THAT THE SUNROOF GLASS IS TOO LOW, CAUSING THE LEAK. *JS

Jul 2, 2012 Visibility 60,500 mi

AFTER EACH RAINFALL, FRONT AND/OR REAR PASSENGER FOOTWELLS FLOOD, DEPENDING ON THE ANGLE THAT THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED VAPOR BARRIERS BUT A WATER TEST REVEALED THAT THE SUNROOF GLASS IS TOO LOW, CAUSING THE LEAK. *JS

Apr 20, 2012 Seats 65,000 mi

HEATING ELEMENT FOR FRONT DRIVER SEAT SHORTED, CAUSING IT TO BURN THROUGH THE LEATHER. FORTUNATELY, I CAUGHT IT IN TIME BEFORE FIRE OR INJURY. SEARCHING THE INTERNET REVEALS THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED FOR MANY OTHERS AS WELL, SOMETIMES WITH MORE DAMAGING RESULTS. *JS

Apr 20, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

HEATING ELEMENT FOR FRONT DRIVER SEAT SHORTED, CAUSING IT TO BURN THROUGH THE LEATHER. FORTUNATELY, I CAUGHT IT IN TIME BEFORE FIRE OR INJURY. SEARCHING THE INTERNET REVEALS THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED FOR MANY OTHERS AS WELL, SOMETIMES WITH MORE DAMAGING RESULTS. *JS

Apr 20, 2012 Seats 65,000 mi

HEATING ELEMENT FOR FRONT DRIVER SEAT SHORTED, CAUSING IT TO BURN THROUGH THE LEATHER. FORTUNATELY, I CAUGHT IT IN TIME BEFORE FIRE OR INJURY. SEARCHING THE INTERNET REVEALS THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED FOR MANY OTHERS AS WELL, SOMETIMES WITH MORE DAMAGING RESULTS. *JS

Apr 20, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

HEATING ELEMENT FOR FRONT DRIVER SEAT SHORTED, CAUSING IT TO BURN THROUGH THE LEATHER. FORTUNATELY, I CAUGHT IT IN TIME BEFORE FIRE OR INJURY. SEARCHING THE INTERNET REVEALS THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED FOR MANY OTHERS AS WELL, SOMETIMES WITH MORE DAMAGING RESULTS. *JS

Jan 30, 2012 Seats Fire 50,850 mi

DRIVER SEAT CAUGHT FIRE WHEN SEAT WARMER WAS ENGAGED. LEATHER SEAT HAS VISIBLE BURN MARK. FIRE BURNED DRIVER. WHEN SEAT WARMER WAS DISENGAGED, SMOKE BEGAN BILLOWING FROM SEAT, FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH SMOKE. SEAT WARMER WAS ENGAGED UPON VEHICLE START IN OWNER'S GARAGE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING APPROXIMAT...

Jan 30, 2012 Electrical System Fire 50,850 mi

DRIVER SEAT CAUGHT FIRE WHEN SEAT WARMER WAS ENGAGED. LEATHER SEAT HAS VISIBLE BURN MARK. FIRE BURNED DRIVER. WHEN SEAT WARMER WAS DISENGAGED, SMOKE BEGAN BILLOWING FROM SEAT, FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH SMOKE. SEAT WARMER WAS ENGAGED UPON VEHICLE START IN OWNER'S GARAGE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING APPROXIMAT...

Jan 30, 2012 Seats Fire 50,850 mi

DRIVER SEAT CAUGHT FIRE WHEN SEAT WARMER WAS ENGAGED. LEATHER SEAT HAS VISIBLE BURN MARK. FIRE BURNED DRIVER. WHEN SEAT WARMER WAS DISENGAGED, SMOKE BEGAN BILLOWING FROM SEAT, FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH SMOKE. SEAT WARMER WAS ENGAGED UPON VEHICLE START IN OWNER'S GARAGE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING APPROXIMAT...

Jan 30, 2012 Electrical System Fire 50,850 mi

DRIVER SEAT CAUGHT FIRE WHEN SEAT WARMER WAS ENGAGED. LEATHER SEAT HAS VISIBLE BURN MARK. FIRE BURNED DRIVER. WHEN SEAT WARMER WAS DISENGAGED, SMOKE BEGAN BILLOWING FROM SEAT, FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH SMOKE. SEAT WARMER WAS ENGAGED UPON VEHICLE START IN OWNER'S GARAGE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING APPROXIMAT...

Jan 13, 2012 Seats 33,000 mi

AFTER MY 2006 BMW X3 HAD BEEN RUNNING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, WITH THE HEATED SEAT ON, I BEGAN TO FEEL A BURN IN MY BOTTOM AS WELL AS SMELL SMOKE. I PULLED OVER, GOT OUT, AND NOTICED THAT THE LEFT CUSHION OF MY DRIVERS SEAT WAS SMOKING AND HAD MELTED ABOUT A QUARTER SIZE HOLE IN THE LEATHER UPHOLSTER...

Jan 13, 2012 Seats 33,000 mi

AFTER MY 2006 BMW X3 HAD BEEN RUNNING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, WITH THE HEATED SEAT ON, I BEGAN TO FEEL A BURN IN MY BOTTOM AS WELL AS SMELL SMOKE. I PULLED OVER, GOT OUT, AND NOTICED THAT THE LEFT CUSHION OF MY DRIVERS SEAT WAS SMOKING AND HAD MELTED ABOUT A QUARTER SIZE HOLE IN THE LEATHER UPHOLSTER...

Dec 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

THE INTAKE BOOT BETWEEN THE MASS AIR SENSOR AND THE THROTTLE BODY CRACKS OVER TIME. THIS CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN FAILURE ITEM, AND THE CAR IS WITHIN THE CPO WARRANTY PERIOD, BMW DOES NOT COVER ANY HOSES OR TUBES, AS THEY BELIEVE THEY ARE "WEAR" ITEMS. S...

Dec 6, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,000 mi

THE INTAKE BOOT BETWEEN THE MASS AIR SENSOR AND THE THROTTLE BODY CRACKS OVER TIME. THIS CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN FAILURE ITEM, AND THE CAR IS WITHIN THE CPO WARRANTY PERIOD, BMW DOES NOT COVER ANY HOSES OR TUBES, AS THEY BELIEVE THEY ARE "WEAR" ITEMS. S...

Dec 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

THE INTAKE BOOT BETWEEN THE MASS AIR SENSOR AND THE THROTTLE BODY CRACKS OVER TIME. THIS CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN FAILURE ITEM, AND THE CAR IS WITHIN THE CPO WARRANTY PERIOD, BMW DOES NOT COVER ANY HOSES OR TUBES, AS THEY BELIEVE THEY ARE "WEAR" ITEMS. S...

Dec 6, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,000 mi

THE INTAKE BOOT BETWEEN THE MASS AIR SENSOR AND THE THROTTLE BODY CRACKS OVER TIME. THIS CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN FAILURE ITEM, AND THE CAR IS WITHIN THE CPO WARRANTY PERIOD, BMW DOES NOT COVER ANY HOSES OR TUBES, AS THEY BELIEVE THEY ARE "WEAR" ITEMS. S...

Nov 15, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 54,511 mi

2006 BMW X3 SERIOUS BUCKING OF TRANSMISSION ABOVE THREE THOUSAND RPM UNDER LOAD GOING UP A HILL BUT ALSO OCCURS ON FLAT GROUND. HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE MULTIPLE TIMES AT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS AND BMW DENIED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE. THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. HAD SERVICE REP ...

Nov 15, 2011 Power Train 54,511 mi

2006 BMW X3 SERIOUS BUCKING OF TRANSMISSION ABOVE THREE THOUSAND RPM UNDER LOAD GOING UP A HILL BUT ALSO OCCURS ON FLAT GROUND. HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE MULTIPLE TIMES AT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS AND BMW DENIED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE. THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. HAD SERVICE REP ...

Nov 15, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 54,511 mi

2006 BMW X3 SERIOUS BUCKING OF TRANSMISSION ABOVE THREE THOUSAND RPM UNDER LOAD GOING UP A HILL BUT ALSO OCCURS ON FLAT GROUND. HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE MULTIPLE TIMES AT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS AND BMW DENIED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE. THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. HAD SERVICE REP ...

Nov 15, 2011 Power Train 54,511 mi

2006 BMW X3 SERIOUS BUCKING OF TRANSMISSION ABOVE THREE THOUSAND RPM UNDER LOAD GOING UP A HILL BUT ALSO OCCURS ON FLAT GROUND. HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE MULTIPLE TIMES AT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS AND BMW DENIED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE. THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. HAD SERVICE REP ...

Oct 27, 2011 Air Bags 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACTS WAS ADVISED BY HIS PERSONAL MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL) FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT ADVISED THAT ...

Oct 27, 2011 Air Bags 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACTS WAS ADVISED BY HIS PERSONAL MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL) FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT ADVISED THAT ...

Oct 13, 2011 Air Bags 37,500 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR MAT IS DEFECTIVE. MANUFACTURING DATE OF MY VEHICLE IS 1/1/06 - SIX WEEKS AFTER MANUFACTURING DATE OF RECALL 08V-384 FOR THIS ISSUE. BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS INFORMED ME THAT THE WARRANTY ON THIS ITEM HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS. HOWEVER, MY "...

Oct 13, 2011 Air Bags 37,500 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR MAT IS DEFECTIVE. MANUFACTURING DATE OF MY VEHICLE IS 1/1/06 - SIX WEEKS AFTER MANUFACTURING DATE OF RECALL 08V-384 FOR THIS ISSUE. BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS INFORMED ME THAT THE WARRANTY ON THIS ITEM HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS. HOWEVER, MY "...

Oct 7, 2011 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) DID NOT APPLY TO THE VIN. THE VEHI...

Oct 7, 2011 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) DID NOT APPLY TO THE VIN. THE VEHI...

Oct 5, 2011 Air Bags 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY WHILE PASSENGERS WERE POSITIONED IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AIR BAG SENSOR WITHIN THE SEAT WOULD NEED T...

Oct 5, 2011 Air Bags 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY WHILE PASSENGERS WERE POSITIONED IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AIR BAG SENSOR WITHIN THE SEAT WOULD NEED T...

Sep 29, 2011 Air Bags 89,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE SENSOR MAT FAILED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THE VIN DID NOT APPLY...

Sep 29, 2011 Air Bags 89,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE SENSOR MAT FAILED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THE VIN DID NOT APPLY...

Sep 29, 2011 Air Bags 89,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE SENSOR MAT FAILED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THE VIN DID NOT APPLY...

Sep 29, 2011 Air Bags 89,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE SENSOR MAT FAILED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THE VIN DID NOT APPLY...

Aug 15, 2011 Air Bags 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE PARKED AND SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE CONTACT NOTICED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Aug 15, 2011 Air Bags 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE PARKED AND SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE CONTACT NOTICED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Aug 15, 2011 Air Bags 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE PARKED AND SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE CONTACT NOTICED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Aug 15, 2011 Air Bags 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE PARKED AND SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE CONTACT NOTICED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Aug 5, 2011 Air Bags 35,000 mi

BMW HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR MY 2006 BMW X3 EVEN THOUGH IT HAS THE SAME SYMPTOMS IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08V384000. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE AIRBAG PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MECHANISM! I AM NOW FACED WITH PAYING AN EXORBITANT CHARGE TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED. THE PROBLEM CAUSES THE FORWARD PASS...

Aug 5, 2011 Air Bags 35,000 mi

BMW HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR MY 2006 BMW X3 EVEN THOUGH IT HAS THE SAME SYMPTOMS IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08V384000. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE AIRBAG PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MECHANISM! I AM NOW FACED WITH PAYING AN EXORBITANT CHARGE TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED. THE PROBLEM CAUSES THE FORWARD PASS...

Jul 5, 2011 Seats 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON A CONSISTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,0...

Jul 5, 2011 Seats 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON A CONSISTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,0...

Jun 11, 2011 Equipment 44,600 mi

AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE BEGAN TO WARM JUST ON DRIVERS SIDE BUT REMAINED COOL ON DRIVERS SIDE. BASED UPON MY MANY YEARS OR WORKING WITH CARS, I ASSUMED THIS WAS A MALFUNCTION OF SOME OF THE "DOORS" IN THE AIR ROUTING SYSTEM HAD FAILED NOT ALLOWING SUFFICIENT COOL AIR ON DRIVERS SIDE. TAKEN TO R...

Jun 11, 2011 Equipment 44,600 mi

AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE BEGAN TO WARM JUST ON DRIVERS SIDE BUT REMAINED COOL ON DRIVERS SIDE. BASED UPON MY MANY YEARS OR WORKING WITH CARS, I ASSUMED THIS WAS A MALFUNCTION OF SOME OF THE "DOORS" IN THE AIR ROUTING SYSTEM HAD FAILED NOT ALLOWING SUFFICIENT COOL AIR ON DRIVERS SIDE. TAKEN TO R...

Mar 31, 2011 Air Bags 37,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR FAILED IN FEBRUARY. AS A RESULT, PASSENGER AIR BAGS WILL NO LONGER DEPLOY UNTIL THE SENSOR IS REPLACED. COST TO REPLACE IS ABOUT $1,300--MAINLY LABOR. *TR

Mar 31, 2011 Air Bags 37,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR FAILED IN FEBRUARY. AS A RESULT, PASSENGER AIR BAGS WILL NO LONGER DEPLOY UNTIL THE SENSOR IS REPLACED. COST TO REPLACE IS ABOUT $1,300--MAINLY LABOR. *TR

Mar 11, 2011 Air Bags 35,000 mi

THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT AND DASHBOARD AIRBAG LIGHT BOTH TURNED ON SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING OUR PRE-OWNED 2006 BMW X3. THIS MEANS THAT OUR PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. THE BMW DEALERSHIP HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO BE THE PASSENGER SEAT MAT. I SAW THAT TH...

Mar 11, 2011 Air Bags 35,000 mi

THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT AND DASHBOARD AIRBAG LIGHT BOTH TURNED ON SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING OUR PRE-OWNED 2006 BMW X3. THIS MEANS THAT OUR PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. THE BMW DEALERSHIP HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO BE THE PASSENGER SEAT MAT. I SAW THAT TH...

Feb 16, 2011 Seats 52,000 mi

2006 BMW X3 HEATER ON THE DRIVERS SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT AND MY COAT. *TR

Feb 16, 2011 Seats 52,000 mi

2006 BMW X3 HEATER ON THE DRIVERS SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT AND MY COAT. *TR

Jan 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,881 mi

I STARTED MY 06 BMW X3 IN MY DRIVEWAY TO WARM IT UP PRIOR TO DRIVING. IT APPEARED TO BE FINE, I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED IT WAS SMOKING FROM THE EXHAUST. I DROVE ABOUT 100FT TO THE END OF MY STREET AND THE SMOKING WORSENED SO I DECIDED TO RETURN HOME. I TURNED ONTO THE MAIN STREET AN...

Jan 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,881 mi

I STARTED MY 06 BMW X3 IN MY DRIVEWAY TO WARM IT UP PRIOR TO DRIVING. IT APPEARED TO BE FINE, I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED IT WAS SMOKING FROM THE EXHAUST. I DROVE ABOUT 100FT TO THE END OF MY STREET AND THE SMOKING WORSENED SO I DECIDED TO RETURN HOME. I TURNED ONTO THE MAIN STREET AN...

Jan 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,881 mi

I STARTED MY 06 BMW X3 IN MY DRIVEWAY TO WARM IT UP PRIOR TO DRIVING. IT APPEARED TO BE FINE, I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED IT WAS SMOKING FROM THE EXHAUST. I DROVE ABOUT 100FT TO THE END OF MY STREET AND THE SMOKING WORSENED SO I DECIDED TO RETURN HOME. I TURNED ONTO THE MAIN STREET AN...

Jan 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,881 mi

I STARTED MY 06 BMW X3 IN MY DRIVEWAY TO WARM IT UP PRIOR TO DRIVING. IT APPEARED TO BE FINE, I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED IT WAS SMOKING FROM THE EXHAUST. I DROVE ABOUT 100FT TO THE END OF MY STREET AND THE SMOKING WORSENED SO I DECIDED TO RETURN HOME. I TURNED ONTO THE MAIN STREET AN...

Jan 24, 2011 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AS THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO RECALL 08V384000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED I...

Jan 24, 2011 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AS THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO RECALL 08V384000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED I...

Jan 13, 2011 Seats Fire 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE HEATER ON THE DRIVERS SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER WAS INJURED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIR COST BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE VEHI...

Jan 13, 2011 Seats Fire 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE HEATER ON THE DRIVERS SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER WAS INJURED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIR COST BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE VEHI...

Jan 11, 2011 Seats 48,130 mi

06 BMW X3 3.0 DRIVER SEAT HEATER GETS EXTREMEMY HOT IN ONE SPOT. HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE A BURN IF NOT TURNED OFF QUICKLY. *TR

Jan 11, 2011 Electrical System 48,130 mi

06 BMW X3 3.0 DRIVER SEAT HEATER GETS EXTREMEMY HOT IN ONE SPOT. HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE A BURN IF NOT TURNED OFF QUICKLY. *TR

Jan 11, 2011 Seats 48,130 mi

06 BMW X3 3.0 DRIVER SEAT HEATER GETS EXTREMEMY HOT IN ONE SPOT. HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE A BURN IF NOT TURNED OFF QUICKLY. *TR

Jan 11, 2011 Electrical System 48,130 mi

06 BMW X3 3.0 DRIVER SEAT HEATER GETS EXTREMEMY HOT IN ONE SPOT. HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE A BURN IF NOT TURNED OFF QUICKLY. *TR

Dec 28, 2010 Air Bags 93,539 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHT WOULD SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATE OVER A SIX MONTH PERIOD WHETHER THE PASSE...

Dec 28, 2010 Air Bags 93,539 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHT WOULD SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATE OVER A SIX MONTH PERIOD WHETHER THE PASSE...

Dec 6, 2010 Air Bags 54,700 mi

FAILURE OF FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG SAFETY SYSTEM AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA08001 FOR MY 2006 BMW X3 (54,700 MILES). *TR

Dec 6, 2010 Air Bags 54,700 mi

FAILURE OF FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG SAFETY SYSTEM AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA08001 FOR MY 2006 BMW X3 (54,700 MILES). *TR

Nov 29, 2010 Electrical System Fire 46,110 mi

WE WERE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER AND ACTIVATED THE SEAT WARMERS ON THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDES WHEN WE DETECTED AN ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING AND SMOKING. WE STOPPED AND GOT OUT OF OUR SUV AND DISCOVERED A BURNT HOLE/SPOT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT, LOWER LEFT SEAT BACK BOLSTER. ON TAKING IT OUR ...

Nov 29, 2010 Seats Fire 46,110 mi

WE WERE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER AND ACTIVATED THE SEAT WARMERS ON THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDES WHEN WE DETECTED AN ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING AND SMOKING. WE STOPPED AND GOT OUT OF OUR SUV AND DISCOVERED A BURNT HOLE/SPOT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT, LOWER LEFT SEAT BACK BOLSTER. ON TAKING IT OUR ...

Nov 29, 2010 Electrical System Fire 46,110 mi

WE WERE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER AND ACTIVATED THE SEAT WARMERS ON THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDES WHEN WE DETECTED AN ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING AND SMOKING. WE STOPPED AND GOT OUT OF OUR SUV AND DISCOVERED A BURNT HOLE/SPOT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT, LOWER LEFT SEAT BACK BOLSTER. ON TAKING IT OUR ...

Nov 29, 2010 Seats Fire 46,110 mi

WE WERE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER AND ACTIVATED THE SEAT WARMERS ON THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDES WHEN WE DETECTED AN ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING AND SMOKING. WE STOPPED AND GOT OUT OF OUR SUV AND DISCOVERED A BURNT HOLE/SPOT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT, LOWER LEFT SEAT BACK BOLSTER. ON TAKING IT OUR ...

Nov 4, 2010 Seats 55,000 mi

2006 BMW X3 .HEATED SEATS BURNED A HOLE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER SEAT CAUSING BURNS TO MY LEFT THIGH. *TR

Nov 4, 2010 Seats 55,000 mi

2006 BMW X3 .HEATED SEATS BURNED A HOLE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER SEAT CAUSING BURNS TO MY LEFT THIGH. *TR

Sep 20, 2010 Air Bags

2006 BMW X3 PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG LIGHT ACTIVATES. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #: 08V384000 2006 BMW X3 - [XXX], PRODUCED 03/2006. 20100910 @ 1319: ZACH AT AUTOBAHN MOTORS IN FW ADVISED $1021 [PARTS AND LABOR] TO REPAIR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SEAT MAT. ZACH ADVISED RECALL FOR THAT SPECIFIC ITEM DOES NOT...

Sep 20, 2010 Air Bags

2006 BMW X3 PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG LIGHT ACTIVATES. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #: 08V384000 2006 BMW X3 - [XXX], PRODUCED 03/2006. 20100910 @ 1319: ZACH AT AUTOBAHN MOTORS IN FW ADVISED $1021 [PARTS AND LABOR] TO REPAIR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SEAT MAT. ZACH ADVISED RECALL FOR THAT SPECIFIC ITEM DOES NOT...

Aug 13, 2010 Air Bags 55,654 mi

AUTOMATIC AIRBAG DISARM LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE ADULT PASSENGER WAS IN FRONT SEAT. THE LIGHT NOW REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES AND THE FRONT AIRBAG IS DEACTIVATED EVEN WITH ADULT PASSENGER IN SEAT. CALLED BMW USA WAS TOLD MY VIN NUMBER NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. I HAVE THE SPORT SEATS AND SAME ...

Aug 13, 2010 Air Bags 55,654 mi

AUTOMATIC AIRBAG DISARM LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE ADULT PASSENGER WAS IN FRONT SEAT. THE LIGHT NOW REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES AND THE FRONT AIRBAG IS DEACTIVATED EVEN WITH ADULT PASSENGER IN SEAT. CALLED BMW USA WAS TOLD MY VIN NUMBER NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. I HAVE THE SPORT SEATS AND SAME ...

Apr 29, 2010 Air Bags 70,000 mi

AIR BAGS. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT FAULT AND AIR BAG WARNING LAMP AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ON - OFF LAMP WILL BE ILLUMINATED. *TR

Apr 29, 2010 Air Bags 70,000 mi

AIR BAGS. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT FAULT AND AIR BAG WARNING LAMP AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ON - OFF LAMP WILL BE ILLUMINATED. *TR

Apr 23, 2010 Structure 57,000 mi

EXPERIENCED A WET FLOOR BOARD IN BACKSEAT ON THE DRIVER SIDE ALONG WITH A PUDDLE IN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A SEAL, THEY REMOVED THE BACKDOOR PANEL AND WATER TEST SHOWED THE VAPOR SEAL HAD BECAME LOOSE. THE NEXT RAIN, STILL A PUDDLE IN THE FRONT - WHICH MEANS THAT VAPOR SEAL ...

Apr 23, 2010 Air Bags 57,000 mi

EXPERIENCED A WET FLOOR BOARD IN BACKSEAT ON THE DRIVER SIDE ALONG WITH A PUDDLE IN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A SEAL, THEY REMOVED THE BACKDOOR PANEL AND WATER TEST SHOWED THE VAPOR SEAL HAD BECAME LOOSE. THE NEXT RAIN, STILL A PUDDLE IN THE FRONT - WHICH MEANS THAT VAPOR SEAL ...

Apr 23, 2010 Structure 57,000 mi

EXPERIENCED A WET FLOOR BOARD IN BACKSEAT ON THE DRIVER SIDE ALONG WITH A PUDDLE IN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A SEAL, THEY REMOVED THE BACKDOOR PANEL AND WATER TEST SHOWED THE VAPOR SEAL HAD BECAME LOOSE. THE NEXT RAIN, STILL A PUDDLE IN THE FRONT - WHICH MEANS THAT VAPOR SEAL ...

Apr 23, 2010 Air Bags 57,000 mi

EXPERIENCED A WET FLOOR BOARD IN BACKSEAT ON THE DRIVER SIDE ALONG WITH A PUDDLE IN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A SEAL, THEY REMOVED THE BACKDOOR PANEL AND WATER TEST SHOWED THE VAPOR SEAL HAD BECAME LOOSE. THE NEXT RAIN, STILL A PUDDLE IN THE FRONT - WHICH MEANS THAT VAPOR SEAL ...

Apr 2, 2010 Air Bags 43,000 mi

2006 BMW X3 PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEACTIVATION LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES THE "FASTEN SEAT BELT" LIGHT ON THE DASH COMES ON WHILE DRIVING WITH A LOUD BEEP (WHILE THE DRIVER IS WEARING THE SEAT BELT AND THERE IS NO ONE OR NO OBJECT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THIS IS MORE ALARMING AS ON...

Apr 2, 2010 Air Bags 43,000 mi

2006 BMW X3 PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEACTIVATION LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES THE "FASTEN SEAT BELT" LIGHT ON THE DASH COMES ON WHILE DRIVING WITH A LOUD BEEP (WHILE THE DRIVER IS WEARING THE SEAT BELT AND THERE IS NO ONE OR NO OBJECT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THIS IS MORE ALARMING AS ON...

Mar 18, 2010 Seats Fire 40,395 mi

2/5/10 SMELL OF FIRE IN MY 2006, BMW, X3, NOTICED DRIVERS SEAT HAD A BURNT HOLE MARK. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE BMW SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOUND A MANUFACTURING FAULT IN THE SEAT, HEATER SHORTED OUT. *TR

Mar 18, 2010 Seats Fire 40,395 mi

2/5/10 SMELL OF FIRE IN MY 2006, BMW, X3, NOTICED DRIVERS SEAT HAD A BURNT HOLE MARK. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE BMW SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOUND A MANUFACTURING FAULT IN THE SEAT, HEATER SHORTED OUT. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 Air Bags 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE DRIVER STATED THAT HER AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT HER AIR BAGS WERE NOT ACTIVATED AND IF SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, HER AIR BAGS WOULD NOT WORK. THE DEALER ALSO TOLD HER THAT THE ...

Mar 2, 2010 Air Bags 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. THE DRIVER STATED THAT HER AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT HER AIR BAGS WERE NOT ACTIVATED AND IF SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, HER AIR BAGS WOULD NOT WORK. THE DEALER ALSO TOLD HER THAT THE ...

Oct 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 59,550 mi

I WAS EXITING A CITY PARK, I WAS STOPPED WAITING FOR A STEADY STREAM OF TRAFFIC TO PASS SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SUDDENLY IT SEEMED AS THOUGH SOMEONE HAD PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AS I WAS HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL. I HELD DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HAR...

Oct 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 59,550 mi

I WAS EXITING A CITY PARK, I WAS STOPPED WAITING FOR A STEADY STREAM OF TRAFFIC TO PASS SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SUDDENLY IT SEEMED AS THOUGH SOMEONE HAD PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AS I WAS HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL. I HELD DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HAR...

Aug 27, 2009 Air Bags 73,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC...

Aug 27, 2009 Air Bags 73,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC...

Jul 9, 2009 Equipment 24,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHENEVER THE HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONING IS ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT SMELLS BURNING PLASTIC INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR IS SO STRONG THAT IT BURNS HER EYES AND NOSE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES. DURING THE FIRST VISIT, THE MECHANIC ...

Jul 9, 2009 Equipment 24,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHENEVER THE HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONING IS ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT SMELLS BURNING PLASTIC INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR IS SO STRONG THAT IT BURNS HER EYES AND NOSE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES. DURING THE FIRST VISIT, THE MECHANIC ...

Aug 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric Crash 34,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROX. 20 - 30 MPH. THERE WAS A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. AS THE LIGHT TURNED FROM YELLOW TO RED, FIRST IT WAS GOING TO GO THROUGH THE LIGHT BUT THEN STOPPED. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND THE ABS BRAKES DID NOT WORK. MY BRAKES LOCKED AND I SKIDDED. FORTUNATELY, THE V...

Aug 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric Crash 34,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROX. 20 - 30 MPH. THERE WAS A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. AS THE LIGHT TURNED FROM YELLOW TO RED, FIRST IT WAS GOING TO GO THROUGH THE LIGHT BUT THEN STOPPED. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND THE ABS BRAKES DID NOT WORK. MY BRAKES LOCKED AND I SKIDDED. FORTUNATELY, THE V...

Aug 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,352 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60-65 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN DECELERATING FOR TRAFFIC AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND THEN SHUT OFF. APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FO...

Aug 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,352 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60-65 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN DECELERATING FOR TRAFFIC AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND THEN SHUT OFF. APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FO...