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Steering complaints
172 reportsClear category filter57,328 miles · May 1, 2014
Steering
WHILE DRIVING ON THE STRAIGHT HIGHWAY AT A NORMAL SPEED I NOTICED THE CAR BEGAN TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. IN ORDER TO CORRECT, YOU WOULD HAVE TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT CAUSING THE CAR TO SOMETIMES OVER CORRECT WITH A JERKING SENSATION AND PULLING TO FAR TO THE LEFT. CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR. AFTER DIAGNOSTICS I WA…
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WHILE DRIVING ON THE STRAIGHT HIGHWAY AT A NORMAL SPEED I NOTICED THE CAR BEGAN TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. IN ORDER TO CORRECT, YOU WOULD HAVE TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT CAUSING THE CAR TO SOMETIMES OVER CORRECT WITH A JERKING SENSATION AND PULLING TO FAR TO THE LEFT. CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR. AFTER DIAGNOSTICS I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND YOU COULD NOT JUST REPLACE THE MOTOR, BUT WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED. I DID HAVE THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED WITH GOOD RESULTS. THE NEW COLUMN WAS ORDERED BY MY REPAIRMAN FROM BMW. MY WORRY IS IF THE LAST COLUMN WAS DEFECTIVE, WILL THIS ONE BE ALSO. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10585879
94,201 miles · Apr 24, 2014
Steering
THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING OUTSIDE IN APPROX. 85 DEGREE WEATHER FOR ABOUT 2-3 HOURS. MY WIFE AND MOTHER IN LAW WERE DRIVING DONE THE HIGHWAY. SHE INITIALLY NOTED THAT THE STEERING FELT "STICKY" OR "DIFFERENT". A FEW MOMENTS LATER WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX. 55MPH THE STEERING FAILED TO RESPOND OR MORE ACCURATELY FELT STUCK. SHE WAS…
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THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING OUTSIDE IN APPROX. 85 DEGREE WEATHER FOR ABOUT 2-3 HOURS. MY WIFE AND MOTHER IN LAW WERE DRIVING DONE THE HIGHWAY. SHE INITIALLY NOTED THAT THE STEERING FELT "STICKY" OR "DIFFERENT". A FEW MOMENTS LATER WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX. 55MPH THE STEERING FAILED TO RESPOND OR MORE ACCURATELY FELT STUCK. SHE WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE CAR STARTED TO MOVE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD TOWARD THE GUARD RAIL. AFTER SLOWING THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUOUSLY TRYING TO TURN THE WHEEL IT FINALLY RESPONDED. SHE PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND SAT FOR A FEW MOMENTS TO REGAIN COMPOSURE AND CHECK VEHICLE. THERE WAS NOTHING OUTWARDLY APPARENT, NO FLATS, NOTHING UNDER CAR, NOTHING WEDGED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR UNDERNEATH CAR. SHE EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND DROVE SLOWLY BACK TO THE HOUSE. THE CAR DID EXHIBIT SIGNS OF "STICKING" AGAIN, BUT DID NOT LOCK UP. A QUICK SEARCH ON THE INTERNET HAS REVEALED THIS IS A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT ON THE Z4. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AND NOW MY WIFE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10584570
48,000 miles · Apr 21, 2014
Steering
AFTER CAR SAT OUTSIDE ALL DAY AT WORK IN 75 DEGREE TEMP STEERING WAS NOTCHY AND STICKY DURING THE ENTIRE 20 MIN DRIVE HOME. AFTER THE CAR COOLED DOWN IN THE GARAGE STEERING WAS NORMAL DURING DRIVE LATER THAT NIGHT. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR GETS WARM FROM SITTING IN THE SUN. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THIS AND IS EXTREMELY UNS…
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AFTER CAR SAT OUTSIDE ALL DAY AT WORK IN 75 DEGREE TEMP STEERING WAS NOTCHY AND STICKY DURING THE ENTIRE 20 MIN DRIVE HOME. AFTER THE CAR COOLED DOWN IN THE GARAGE STEERING WAS NORMAL DURING DRIVE LATER THAT NIGHT. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR GETS WARM FROM SITTING IN THE SUN. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THIS AND IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AS THE STEERING DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. BESIDES WHO WANTS A CONVERTIBLE YOU CAN ONLY DRIVE IN COLD WEATHER?? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10583954
94,215 miles · Apr 1, 2014
Steering
STEERING "STICKS" IN HOT WEATHER. FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN GOING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE, YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND WHEN YOU LOOSEN YOUR GRIP ON THE WHEEL TO ALLOW THE STEERING TO GO BACK TOWARDS CENTER, THE STEERING WHEEL STAYS IN THE SAME POSITION AND YOU HAVE TO USE FORCE TO GET IT BACK TOWARDS CENTER. THIS PROBLEM BECAME NOTI…
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STEERING "STICKS" IN HOT WEATHER. FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN GOING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE, YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND WHEN YOU LOOSEN YOUR GRIP ON THE WHEEL TO ALLOW THE STEERING TO GO BACK TOWARDS CENTER, THE STEERING WHEEL STAYS IN THE SAME POSITION AND YOU HAVE TO USE FORCE TO GET IT BACK TOWARDS CENTER. THIS PROBLEM BECAME NOTICEABLE LAST SUMMER AND HAS OCCURRED AGAIN RECENTLY AS SPRING TEMPERATURES ARE GETTING HIGHER. MOST NOTICEABLE AFTER DRIVING THE CAR HOME FROM WORK IN LATE AFTERNOON AFTER IT HAS BEEN SITTING IN UNCOVERED PARKING LOT. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE MORE PRONOUNCED NOW THAN IT WAS LAST SUMMER. IN LOOKING AT VARIOUS BMW FORUMS ON THE WEB, THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM IS VERY WIDESPREAD, KNOWN TO BE A PROBLEM BY BMW, AND VERY DANGEROUS. AMAZING THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10576537
53,000 miles · Jan 4, 2014
Steering
I DROVE THIS 2005 BMW Z4 WITHOUT INCIDENT WHILE IN ILLINOIS FOR THE FIRST 53,000 MILES. AFTER 53,000 MILES I LET MY SON DRIVE THE CAR EXCLUSIVELY WHILE IN SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA AND HE CONTINUOUSLY EXPERIENCES UNEXPECTED DRASTIC STEERING PULLS TO BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. CORRECTION OF THE STEERING REQUIRES BOTH HANDS ON THE WH…
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I DROVE THIS 2005 BMW Z4 WITHOUT INCIDENT WHILE IN ILLINOIS FOR THE FIRST 53,000 MILES. AFTER 53,000 MILES I LET MY SON DRIVE THE CAR EXCLUSIVELY WHILE IN SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA AND HE CONTINUOUSLY EXPERIENCES UNEXPECTED DRASTIC STEERING PULLS TO BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. CORRECTION OF THE STEERING REQUIRES BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CORRECT THE SUDDEN AND EXTREME PULLING. THE STEERING PULLING IS NOT EASY TO REPLICATE BUT OCCURS A FEW TIMES A WEEK DURING DAILY DRIVING. WHEN THE STEERING PULLS IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND ALMOST CAUSES CRASHES. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND IT APPEARS THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM VERY COMMON WITH 2003-2005 BMW Z4S WHICH BMW IS AWARE OF BUT HAS FAILED TO TAKE ANY CORRECTIVE MEASURES. I PRESENTLY HAVE 63,000 ON THE CAR AND IS DRIVEN IN THE WARMER CLIMATE OF ARIZONA. THE STEERING CONTINUES TO PULL SPORADICALLY EVEN THOUGH I HAVE REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES WITH 4 NEW MATCHING TIRES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10558473
45,000 miles · Oct 8, 2013
Steering
CAR'S STEERING STICKS ON CENTER POSITION MAKING NORMAL STEERING CORRECTIONS NOTICEABLY DIFFICULT. AN EXTRAORDINARY AMOUNT OF FORCE NEEDS TO BE APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO MAKE THE NECESSARY STEERING CORRECTION WHICH CAN CAUSE AN OVER-CORRECTION. ONCE OFF CENTER, IT IS THEN DIFFICULT TO RETURN THE WHEEL TO THE NEUTR…
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CAR'S STEERING STICKS ON CENTER POSITION MAKING NORMAL STEERING CORRECTIONS NOTICEABLY DIFFICULT. AN EXTRAORDINARY AMOUNT OF FORCE NEEDS TO BE APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO MAKE THE NECESSARY STEERING CORRECTION WHICH CAN CAUSE AN OVER-CORRECTION. ONCE OFF CENTER, IT IS THEN DIFFICULT TO RETURN THE WHEEL TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS IN WARMER WEATHER OR IF THE CAR HAS BEEN OUTSIDE IN THE SUN FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10547173
Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 2013
Steering
CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WHEN CAR IS WARM AND DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THE CAR ACTS AS IF THE STEERING IS STICKING OR LOCKING UP> YOU HAVE TO PULL ON THE STEERING WHEEL HARD TO LEFT OR RIGHT TO GET THE WHEELS TO TURN. YOU MUST BE VERY CARE AND KEEP YOUR MIND ON WHAT YOU ARE DOING AT ALL TIMES OR YOU COULD BE IN CRASH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10546946
38,000 miles · Sep 19, 2013
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. UPDATED 10/31/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS S…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. UPDATED 10/31/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STICKY AND IT EXTREME EFFORT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM, THE ENTIRE STEERING COMPONENT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 4 HOURS IN 85 DEGREE WEATHER. UPDATED 11/12/13
NHTSA ODI #10544456
4,500 miles · Sep 5, 2013
Steering
CAR'S STEERING STICK ON CENTER POSITION MAKING NORMAL STEERING CORRECTIONS NOTICEABLY DIFFICULT. AN EXTRAORDINARY AMOUNT OF FORCE NEEDS TO BE APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO MAKE THE NECESSARY STEERING CORRECTION WHICH CAN CAUSE AN OVER-CORRECTION. ONCE OFF CENTER, IT IS THEN DIFFICULT TO RETURN THE WHEEL TO THE NEUT…
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CAR'S STEERING STICK ON CENTER POSITION MAKING NORMAL STEERING CORRECTIONS NOTICEABLY DIFFICULT. AN EXTRAORDINARY AMOUNT OF FORCE NEEDS TO BE APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO MAKE THE NECESSARY STEERING CORRECTION WHICH CAN CAUSE AN OVER-CORRECTION. ONCE OFF CENTER, IT IS THEN DIFFICULT TO RETURN THE WHEEL TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPETITIVELY, MOST OFTEN IN HOT WEATHER. DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR AND WHO DOES REGULAR MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, OR SO THEY SAY. BMW USA HAS BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT THE PROBLEM; AND, THEIR RESPONSE WAS "TAKE IT TO THE DEALER." BY WHAT I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET, I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. I AM READY TO SEEK ADVICE FROM MY ATTORNEY. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10542169
101,000 miles · Aug 12, 2013
Steering
DRIVING MY 2005 BMW Z4 HAS BECOME A NON OPTION WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 85. THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES RESISTANT TO TURNING LEFT, OR RIGHT FROM CENTER. AND THEN YOU HAVE TO FIGHT IT BACK TO CENTER AS IT WILL STAY IN THE TURNED POSITION. THIS IS A REAL SHAME, I DON'T KNOW IF THEIR ENGINEERS REALIZE THIS, BUT CONVERTIB…
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DRIVING MY 2005 BMW Z4 HAS BECOME A NON OPTION WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 85. THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES RESISTANT TO TURNING LEFT, OR RIGHT FROM CENTER. AND THEN YOU HAVE TO FIGHT IT BACK TO CENTER AS IT WILL STAY IN THE TURNED POSITION. THIS IS A REAL SHAME, I DON'T KNOW IF THEIR ENGINEERS REALIZE THIS, BUT CONVERTIBLES ARE FOR WARM WEATHER. I WOULD EXPECT THIS FROM A GM OR FORD PRODUCT, BUT NOT FROM BMW WHO TOUTS AS BEING "THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE". THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND CAN NOT BELIEVE IT HASN'T BEEN ISSUED A RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10535012
NHTSA investigations
2PE10020 · Sticky Steering
Opened Jun 28, 2010 · Closed Jun 28, 2011
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering; Steering:column; Steering:electric Power Assist System
ODI has evaluated the sticky steering condition, which included reviews of complaints and warranty claims, interviews and surveys of owners of complaint vehicles, road tests of complaint vehicles, and a review of BMW's engineering and test data.ODI found the sticky steering condition does not result in a significant steering effort, thus the impact on the driver's ability to control the vehicle does not appear to be significant.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.See the attached report for additional information.In addition, during this investigation, ODI became aware of allegations of failure or loss of electric power-assisted steering on the subject vehicles.As a result, ODI is separately reviewing this issue to determine whether additional agency action is needed.
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Steering
ODI has evaluated the sticky steering condition, which included reviews of complaints and warranty claims, interviews and surveys of owners of complaint vehicles, road tests of complaint vehicles, and a review of BMW's engineering and test data.ODI found the sticky steering condition does not result in a significant steering effort, thus the impact on the driver's ability to control the vehicle does not appear to be significant.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.See the attached report for additional information.In addition, during this investigation, ODI became aware of allegations of failure or loss of electric power-assisted steering on the subject vehicles.As a result, ODI is separately reviewing this issue to determine whether additional agency action is needed.
Steering:column
ODI has evaluated the sticky steering condition, which included reviews of complaints and warranty claims, interviews and surveys of owners of complaint vehicles, road tests of complaint vehicles, and a review of BMW's engineering and test data.ODI found the sticky steering condition does not result in a significant steering effort, thus the impact on the driver's ability to control the vehicle does not appear to be significant.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.See the attached report for additional information.In addition, during this investigation, ODI became aware of allegations of failure or loss of electric power-assisted steering on the subject vehicles.As a result, ODI is separately reviewing this issue to determine whether additional agency action is needed.
Steering:electric Power Assist System
ODI has evaluated the sticky steering condition, which included reviews of complaints and warranty claims, interviews and surveys of owners of complaint vehicles, road tests of complaint vehicles, and a review of BMW's engineering and test data.ODI found the sticky steering condition does not result in a significant steering effort, thus the impact on the driver's ability to control the vehicle does not appear to be significant.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.See the attached report for additional information.In addition, during this investigation, ODI became aware of allegations of failure or loss of electric power-assisted steering on the subject vehicles.As a result, ODI is separately reviewing this issue to determine whether additional agency action is needed.
EA08001 · BMW Airbag Light Illumination
Opened Jan 4, 2008 · Closed Dec 31, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags; Air Bags:frontal; Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
BMW IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN ON APPROXIMATELY 200,000 MY04 THROUGH MY06 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/30/05 TO CORRECT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT. THE SPECIFIC VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AREMY04- 06/ 5-SERIES WITH STANDARD AND SPORT SEATS, MY04-06/ X3-SERIES AND MY06/ 3-SERIES WITH SPORT SEATS. IN ADDITION, BMW WILL EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT TO 10-YEAR/UNLIMITED MILEAGE ON APPROXIMATELY 120,000 REMAINING MY04-06 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/30/05. THE SPECIFIC VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY ARE MY 06/ 6 SERIES, MY 06/ 3-SERIES WITH STANDARD SEATS, MY04-05/ Z4, MY04-06/ 7 SERIES, MY 06/ X5, AND MY04-06/ 5-SERIES WITH COMFORT SEATS.THE AVERAGE FREQUENCY OF FAILURES AMONG THE EXTENDED WARRANTY GROUPS WAS LESS THAN 1/7TH OF THE RECALL VEHICLE GROUPS.PLEASE SEE BMW'S 08V-384 RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR FURTHER DETAILSDEPENDING ON SEAT CONFIGURATION AND VEHICLE GEOMETRY, THE OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT CAN FATIGUE DURING USE DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S ENTRY AND EXIT.SPECIFICALLY, OVER TIME, MICRO-CRACKS COULD DEVELOP IN THE SIDE FLANKS OF THE MAT CAUSING A BROKEN CIRCUIT.A BROKENCIRCUIT CAN LEAD TO THE DEACTIVATION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND THE ILLUMINATION OF BOTH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT.
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Air Bags
BMW IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN ON APPROXIMATELY 200,000 MY04 THROUGH MY06 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/30/05 TO CORRECT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT. THE SPECIFIC VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AREMY04- 06/ 5-SERIES WITH STANDARD AND SPORT SEATS, MY04-06/ X3-SERIES AND MY06/ 3-SERIES WITH SPORT SEATS. IN ADDITION, BMW WILL EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT TO 10-YEAR/UNLIMITED MILEAGE ON APPROXIMATELY 120,000 REMAINING MY04-06 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/30/05. THE SPECIFIC VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY ARE MY 06/ 6 SERIES, MY 06/ 3-SERIES WITH STANDARD SEATS, MY04-05/ Z4, MY04-06/ 7 SERIES, MY 06/ X5, AND MY04-06/ 5-SERIES WITH COMFORT SEATS.THE AVERAGE FREQUENCY OF FAILURES AMONG THE EXTENDED WARRANTY GROUPS WAS LESS THAN 1/7TH OF THE RECALL VEHICLE GROUPS.PLEASE SEE BMW'S 08V-384 RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR FURTHER DETAILSDEPENDING ON SEAT CONFIGURATION AND VEHICLE GEOMETRY, THE OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT CAN FATIGUE DURING USE DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S ENTRY AND EXIT.SPECIFICALLY, OVER TIME, MICRO-CRACKS COULD DEVELOP IN THE SIDE FLANKS OF THE MAT CAUSING A BROKEN CIRCUIT.A BROKENCIRCUIT CAN LEAD TO THE DEACTIVATION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND THE ILLUMINATION OF BOTH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT.
Air Bags:frontal
BMW IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN ON APPROXIMATELY 200,000 MY04 THROUGH MY06 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/30/05 TO CORRECT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT. THE SPECIFIC VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AREMY04- 06/ 5-SERIES WITH STANDARD AND SPORT SEATS, MY04-06/ X3-SERIES AND MY06/ 3-SERIES WITH SPORT SEATS. IN ADDITION, BMW WILL EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT TO 10-YEAR/UNLIMITED MILEAGE ON APPROXIMATELY 120,000 REMAINING MY04-06 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/30/05. THE SPECIFIC VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY ARE MY 06/ 6 SERIES, MY 06/ 3-SERIES WITH STANDARD SEATS, MY04-05/ Z4, MY04-06/ 7 SERIES, MY 06/ X5, AND MY04-06/ 5-SERIES WITH COMFORT SEATS.THE AVERAGE FREQUENCY OF FAILURES AMONG THE EXTENDED WARRANTY GROUPS WAS LESS THAN 1/7TH OF THE RECALL VEHICLE GROUPS.PLEASE SEE BMW'S 08V-384 RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR FURTHER DETAILSDEPENDING ON SEAT CONFIGURATION AND VEHICLE GEOMETRY, THE OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT CAN FATIGUE DURING USE DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S ENTRY AND EXIT.SPECIFICALLY, OVER TIME, MICRO-CRACKS COULD DEVELOP IN THE SIDE FLANKS OF THE MAT CAUSING A BROKEN CIRCUIT.A BROKENCIRCUIT CAN LEAD TO THE DEACTIVATION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND THE ILLUMINATION OF BOTH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
BMW IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN ON APPROXIMATELY 200,000 MY04 THROUGH MY06 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/30/05 TO CORRECT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT. THE SPECIFIC VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AREMY04- 06/ 5-SERIES WITH STANDARD AND SPORT SEATS, MY04-06/ X3-SERIES AND MY06/ 3-SERIES WITH SPORT SEATS. IN ADDITION, BMW WILL EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT TO 10-YEAR/UNLIMITED MILEAGE ON APPROXIMATELY 120,000 REMAINING MY04-06 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/30/05. THE SPECIFIC VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY ARE MY 06/ 6 SERIES, MY 06/ 3-SERIES WITH STANDARD SEATS, MY04-05/ Z4, MY04-06/ 7 SERIES, MY 06/ X5, AND MY04-06/ 5-SERIES WITH COMFORT SEATS.THE AVERAGE FREQUENCY OF FAILURES AMONG THE EXTENDED WARRANTY GROUPS WAS LESS THAN 1/7TH OF THE RECALL VEHICLE GROUPS.PLEASE SEE BMW'S 08V-384 RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR FURTHER DETAILSDEPENDING ON SEAT CONFIGURATION AND VEHICLE GEOMETRY, THE OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT CAN FATIGUE DURING USE DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S ENTRY AND EXIT.SPECIFICALLY, OVER TIME, MICRO-CRACKS COULD DEVELOP IN THE SIDE FLANKS OF THE MAT CAUSING A BROKEN CIRCUIT.A BROKENCIRCUIT CAN LEAD TO THE DEACTIVATION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND THE ILLUMINATION OF BOTH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT.
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