How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2006 BMW 330i?

NHTSA lists 24 seat belt complaints for the 2006 330i, which is 11% of the 219 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2006 BMW 330i seat belts?

No related recalls are listed for this seat belt complaint data, though several owners reference an existing airbag campaign (08v-384) that they say BMW told them did not cover their VIN.

At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up on the 2006 330i?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 92,106 miles.

Do these seat belt issues cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this complaint set shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to the reported seat belt issues.

What is the most common seat belt-related failure on the 2006 330i?

Most complaints describe a passenger seat sensor malfunction that disables the seat belt tensioner and airbag together, often triggering a restraint system warning message.

2006 BMW 330i Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 24 seat belt complaints for the 2006 BMW 330i, 11% of that year's 219 total complaints. Owners typically reported issues near a median mileage of 92,106, mostly tied to the passenger seat sensor and restraint system, with no crashes, fires, or injuries logged and no related recall on file for this component.

Seat Belts complaints: 24; 11% of 219 complaints
All complaints this year: 219
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 92,106 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Passenger seat mat sensor malfunctions, disabling the seat belt tensioner along with the airbag and triggering a continuous warning light.
Dashboard displays a 'passenger-restraint system' fault message affecting the belt tensioner or belt-force limiter, sometimes appearing every time the car starts.
Seat belt warning chime sounds with no one in the passenger seat, an issue some owners say began after a seat-related recall repair was performed.
Driver's side seat belt sensor illuminates on the dash, indicating a sensor malfunction unrelated to occupancy.
Owners report dealers telling them their VIN was not included in an existing airbag/seat recall despite having the same symptoms described in that campaign.

When 2006 BMW 330i seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 7, 2011, latest Sep 11, 2020.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to Sep 2020; peak Mar 2013 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2006 BMW 330i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by 330i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20052 (7%)
200624 (11%)
20070 (0%)
20080 (0%)
20090 (0%)
20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20173 (7%)
20181 (3%)
20190 (0%)
20200 (0%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2006 BMW 330i?: NHTSA lists 24 seat belt complaints for the 2006 330i, which is 11% of the 219 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2006 BMW 330i seat belts?: No related recalls are listed for this seat belt complaint data, though several owners reference an existing airbag campaign (08v-384) that they say BMW told them did not cover their VIN.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up on the 2006 330i?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 92,106 miles.
Do these seat belt issues cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this complaint set shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to the reported seat belt issues.
What is the most common seat belt-related failure on the 2006 330i?: Most complaints describe a passenger seat sensor malfunction that disables the seat belt tensioner and airbag together, often triggering a restraint system warning message.