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Campaign 13V564 Posted November 12, 2013 76,565 units

2006-2007 BMW 325I, 525I, 750I, X5 Recall 13V564: Seat Mat

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V564 covers 76,565 2006-2007 BMW vehicles for a passenger-seat air bag detection mat defect. Repair is free at franchised BMW dealers.

BMW is recalling 76,565 2006-2007 vehicles, including 325I, 328I, 530I, 750LI, and X5 models, because the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue and crack. If the system fails, the front passenger air bag is deactivated in a crash, increasing injury risk; the BMW dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The front passenger seat occupant detection mat in affected 2006-2007 BMW vehicles sits inside the passenger seat cushion. Its job is to sense whether someone is in the seat and help the air bag control system decide if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash. The mat is part of the occupant classification system, which prevents the air bag from treating every passenger seat the same way.

On these vehicles, the detection mat can fatigue over time and develop cracks. Once the mat cracks, the signal sent to the air bag system can fail or become unreliable. That system failure interferes with the air bag's ability to make the correct deployment decision for the front passenger seat.

There is no warning sign before failure. If the mat has already failed, the passenger air bag system is not being guided by the seat sensor the way it was designed to work.

Who's affected?

Covers BMW passenger cars and the X5 SUV from the 2006 and 2007 model years, all tied to the air bag system.

2006 BMW 760I air bag system
2007 BMW 750I air bag system
2007 BMW 530I air bag system
2006 BMW 330XI air bag system
2006 BMW 325I air bag system
Units affected76,565

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

If the occupant detection mat fails, the front passenger air bag can be deactivated during a crash. That leaves the front passenger without the intended air bag protection and increases the risk of personal injury. Schedule the recall repair when your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised BMW dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2007 BMW model is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised BMW dealer to confirm parts availability before you schedule the free repair.
  3. Schedule the front passenger occupant detection mat repair that fixes the air bag detection failure.
  4. Bring the BMW owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 13V564 when you call.
  5. Call BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 with questions about the recall or the extended warranty coverage.

What happens at the repair

BMW's source record says owners received an interim notice in January 2014 because parts were not available, followed by a second owner letter in August. Once the dealer repair is open, a BMW technician repairs the front passenger seat occupant detection mat so it no longer cracks and triggers a system failure. The repair is free under the recall. BMW also states that certain 2006-2007 3 Series, 5 Series, and Z4 vehicles receive extended warranty coverage for the front passenger seat occupant detection mat.

Timeline

November 12, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
August 29, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V564?

Recall 13V564 covers 76,565 2006-2007 BMW vehicles with certain front passenger seat types. The occupant detection mat can fatigue and crack, causing the passenger frontal air bag to deactivate in a crash and increasing injury risk. BMW dealers repair the mat for free.

What should I do if my 2006-2007 BMW 760I, 750I, 530I, 330XI, 325I, 750LI, 760LI, 550I, 525I, 335XI, 335I, 328XI, 328I, 325XI, 530XI, 525XI, X5, or 330I is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific BMW is included in recall 13V564. If it is, contact a franchised BMW dealer to schedule the front passenger seat occupant detection mat repair. Reference recall number 13V564 when you call. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires BMW to repair the defect at no cost, and BMW dealers will repair the front passenger seat occupant detection mat free of charge. The remedy also includes extended warranty coverage for certain seat and model combinations listed in BMW's recall filing.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is that the front passenger air bag can deactivate during a crash if the occupant detection mat fails. That increases the risk of personal injury for a passenger in the front seat. Confirm the recall with your VIN, then arrange the free BMW dealer repair.

What if I bought this BMW used?

The free recall repair still applies if your VIN is included. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If a notice never reached you, check your VIN and call a franchised BMW dealer with recall number 13V564 to schedule the repair.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V564000
BMW customer service1-800-525-7417
NHTSA recall #13V564
NHTSA recall # (full)13V564000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →