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NHTSA 08V384📅 Aug 5, 2008

2004–2006 BMW 5 Series & 2004–2006 BMW X3 + 1 more recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

BMW is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 Series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 Series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 X3 passenger vehicles. Depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. If this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated.

💥 The risk

In this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. The recall began on november 6, 2008. BMW will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V384000
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Vehicles affected
200,000
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Owner phone
1-800-525-7417
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 6, 2008
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
BMW is extending the warranty to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit to the following vehicles:my 2006 6-SERIES, 3-SERIES (standard seat), my 2004-2005 Z4, my 2004-2006 7-SERIES, my 2006 X5, and my 2004-2006 5-SERIES (comfort seat).under the extended warranty program, the occupant detection mat in a vehicle that experiences this specific issue will be replaced at no charge to the customer.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V384 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V384?

2004–2006 BMW 5 Series & 2004–2006 BMW X3 + 1 more. 200,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-525-7417.