2006 BMW 325I, 2006 BMW 325XI, 2006 BMW 330I and 6 other models Recall: Front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how…
NHTSA campaign 17V428000 · Air Bags · filed Jul 6, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
The risk
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More BMW 325I recalls
- 2006–2011 BMW 323I and 9 other models — Original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport…
- 2008–2013 BMW 1 Series M and 18 other models — These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation…
- 2000–2005 BMW 320I and 14 other models — These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation…
- 2000–2001 BMW 323CI and 9 other models — These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air…
- 2006 BMW 325I and 8 other models — Heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve…
Other campaigns involving BMW vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V428000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.