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2006 BMW 525I: airbag warning light

15 of the 77 complaints about the 2006 BMW 525I describe airbag warning light.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
19%
typical mileage
100,000
recalls
2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below

Airbag warning light by model year

What owners say

Filed Dec 22, 2019 · Airbags, Seats · 188,000 miles · FL

Red airbag light and red seat belt light came on and there was a chime going off. Passenger seat occupancy mat is giving a fault code and disabling the passenger side airbag

Filed Mar 13, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 105,000 miles · VA

My bmw appears to the have an issue with the passenger air bag sensor, but the VIN isn't include in the recall list. Kindly request recall, as the vehicle hasn't been in an accident, but passenger air bag light remains on.

Filed Nov 14, 2017 · Airbags · 158,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to bmw of houston north in houston, tx where it was diagnosed that the passenger detection mat was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v428000 (air bags). The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525i. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2015 · Airbags · 162,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light remained illuminated on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 162,000.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525i. The contact stated that the passenger air bag light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the front passenger seat sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the repairs would only be covered partially under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2013 · Airbags · 117,500 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525i. The contact stated that upon starting the ignition, the passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. There was a recall associated with the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v384000 ( air bags); however the contact's VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 117,500. ...updated 07-24-13 *bf the consumer also stated the seat belt light illuminated, as well. Updated 07/29/13

Filed Dec 12, 2012 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525i. The contact stated that he started the vehicle and the passenger air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he did not take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2012 · Airbags · 64,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525i. The contact stated that while parked the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagositic testing. The mechanic stated the air bag sensor would have to be replaced. The mechanic stated there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2012 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525i. The contact stated while driving, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed he needed a new sensor in the passenger seat. The contact was informed of the recall for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 ( air bags:frontal) but his VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 110,000. Updated 11/28/12*lj updated 12/03/12

Filed Sep 7, 2012 · Airbags · 35,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contacrt referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal); however the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000. The current mileage was 38,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2012 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525. While parked, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the seat occupancy detection sensor mat would have to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 7/11/12 *cn added VIN. 07/12/12.

Related recalls

Air bags: sensor: occupant classificationReported July 6, 2017 · 2,158 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 17V428000 · Recall details

Air bags: sensor: occupant classificationReported November 12, 2013 · 76,565 vehicles affected
What is wrong
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. 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.
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.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Recall number 13V564000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2006 BMW 525I airbag light

Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2006 BMW 525I?

15 of 77 owner complaints about the 2006 BMW 525I (19%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.

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