[eljefe87]

Sorry for the late reply. I my case they replaced the air bag module and it seemed to fix the problem, but a couple weeks later it had the light go off again. The first time i took it in the error was displayed so they saw it. The other times i took pictures to show them. The last time i took it they wanted to replace the module again and i told them that was unacceptable. I was finally able to get them to buy back the car and i got a 2013 BMW. I had some minor issues on the 2013 but nothing like this.

[zschaefer]

Hi Guys,

I recently had this same issue on my 2 week old f30 2 weeks ago. I took it into the dealership and after a day and a half of diagnostics they figured out that there were a couple of wires that were being pinched in the a-pillar and this was causing a short. They repaired the wires and the issue has vanished. The tech said that in assembly there was a clip or something that pinched the wires together and that he wouldn't be surprised if he sees this issue again. I'm not sure if it's what's causing everyone else's issue, but it's a possibility .

[Elk]

Thanks, zschaefer, and welcome!

[Anonymous347]

Originally Posted by zschaefer

Hi Guys,

I recently had this same issue on my 2 week old f30 2 weeks ago. I took it into the dealership and after a day and a half of diagnostics they figured out that there were a couple of wires that were being pinched in the a-pillar and this was causing a short. They repaired the wires and the issue has vanished. The tech said that in assembly there was a clip or something that pinched the wires together and that he wouldn't be surprised if he sees this issue again. I'm not sure if it's what's causing everyone else's issue, but it's a possibility .

Good to know if the software update wont fix it and the error comes back I'll mention this to the dealer. Thanks

[Anonymous347]

Originally Posted by Anonymous347

Sure I will try to find out the update version but if I were you Id take it in they can check if you need an update in 30 min and its free.

The dealer couldn't tell me the version of the update he said they just get a notification from Munich that there is an update. They did mine this saturday took about 4 hours...so far didnt see the error message come back.

[zschaefer]

have you noticed anything added/deleted/improvements etc with the update?

[Anonymous347]

Originally Posted by zschaefer

have you noticed anything added/deleted/improvements etc with the update?

Its back..the update didnt fix it...taking the car back saturday to the dealer. I took a pic..is this what you guys are getting also?

[henryeeex]

Originally Posted by Anonymous347

Its back..the update didnt fix it...taking the car back saturday to the dealer. I took a pic..is this what you guys are getting also?

Taking my car to the dealer in 2 weeks. Will report back.

[Kng87]

Had the same problem today passager restraint system light came on had the car for half a year i bring my car to the service center they told me they have to replace seat mat and replace the seat module hope this will fix the problem will keep you guy update bring in my car back to service center on august 1 when the part gets here from germeny they told me no one else has the part right now in this country or canada

[puregold86]

just happened to my 4 day old 328i. message came-on yesterday night, disappeared earlier today, and then came back on again tonight.

have logged pictures on my phone and will show to the service advisor on Tuesday

[Kng87]

After i clean my car yesterday i found a water bottle under the passager side seat i removed the water bottle next thing u know after i turn on the car the passager restrained light is gone dont know if that was the problem but i dont c the light anymore

[Anonymous347]

Originally Posted by zschaefer

have you noticed anything added/deleted/improvements etc with the update?

No everything seems to be the same. As far as driving I haven't really noticed any changes, my friend told me her mpg improved after the update I haven't check mine.

[Anonymous347]

Here is the service description of the work they did at the dealer..its been a week so far so good

[Anonymous347]

Originally Posted by eljefe87

Sorry for the late reply. I my case they replaced the air bag module and it seemed to fix the problem, but a couple weeks later it had the light go off again. The first time i took it in the error was displayed so they saw it. The other times i took pictures to show them. The last time i took it they wanted to replace the module again and i told them that was unacceptable. I was finally able to get them to buy back the car and i got a 2013 BMW. I had some minor issues on the 2013 but nothing like this.

Hi could you give me some tips as far as having them replace the car? This error just came back again I'm going to the dealer for the 3rd times. I think I'm done trying to fix this problem. Are you familiar with the lemon law? Is it 3 attempt to try to fix the same issue before they need to replace the car?

Thanks

[kcidymkcus321]

I have had this error message pop up once a month. (2013 328i) Then my head unit (radio interface screen) was stuck in a reboot cycle and all it would do is keep resetting, whether it was on FM, Sat, or Bluetooth. So I finally took it to the dealer last week. They applied a software update that he said would resolve the issue.

The day after I picked it up I got the error again. Then the next day the head unit again got stuck in a reboot cycle

I dropped it off this morning, so we will see what they say this time. I will follow up here.

Very disconcerting.

[kcidymkcus321]

Update:

Still waiting on getting back my car...they are replacing the airbag module and do not want me driving the car without this being repaired due to liability. I let him know it might be the pinched wires in the A piller or a cracked weight sensor mat in the seat, information I got from ths thread, so we'll see. Will post an update once I get my car back.

[mcabr]

Originally Posted by kcidymkcus321

Update:

Still waiting on getting back my car...they are replacing the airbag module and do not want me driving the car without this being repaired due to liability. I let him know it might be the pinched wires in the A piller or a cracked weight sensor mat in the seat, information I got from ths thread, so we'll see. Will post an update once I get my car back.

Did you ever get your car back?

I had this same error fixed a few months back. Dealer said that it was a faulty wire harness. Funny because that's the same thing they said about my drivetrain malfunction that was causing car to go into limp mode. Anyway, I was just cruising along the other day, nothing in the passenger seat and my old friend the "passenger restraint malfunction" pops up again. Called the dealer who repaired it and the SA told me that his M3 does this all the time so he wouldn't worry about it. It doesn't bother me because it goes away on restart, but I want to make sure this is not a serious safety issue.

[Hawkensyco]

HenryX do you have any update on the status of your car with the Passenger restraint malfunction my car has been into the service center twice with no remedy

[Hawkensyco]

Anonymous347 do you have any update on your passenger restraint malfunction my car has the same issue has been to the service center twice with no fix yet

[miretni]

I got the same issue here, can someone post an update?

my car is the end of 2012 328i, canada, got this issue in around 15000km,
i did place the dashcam and place the wire inside A piller, and i also did coding my car.

i got this issue when the car was warm up or idling for a period, i bring my car to dealer a few weeks ago and they just reprogrammed my car. and i did coding again, i have to because the LED flicker if i dont do this.

the problem just appeared again today, no passenger beside me, car was warm up. it seems like every time the engine temperature goes after 70, this issue might appear.

i m hoping to find a way to fix this problem, please post update, anyone?

[Pauleebe]

Just started having this issue :/

Dealer claims to have fixed it in a matter of hours, so I'm skeptical, and almost just expecting it to persist after I pick it up later on.

[CLittle]

Hmmm, I got the red airbag dude of death today...hopefully service can squeeze me in tomorrow. Do they need to see the error or do I just need to describe it to them since this error is not stored in memory?