The contact owns a 2007 BMW 535I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light remain illuminated, indicating a possible failure to the air bag system. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
2007 BMW 525I airbags problems
25 complaints (35% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 93,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 35%
- typical mileage
- 93,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal1
At what mileage
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BMW 525I airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 BMW 525I airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- 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
What 2007 BMW 525I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525I. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
My warning light "fault in the passenger restraint system" illuminated when I turned the car on. Has not come off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 525i. While the vehicle was parked, "passenger restraint system" was displayed across the message board. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 131,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 (na) bmw 525i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated when the vehicle was turned on, and sometimes remained illuminated. The VIN and failure mileage were not provided. Parts distribution disconnect.
Passenger airbag restraint failure light came on. I looked online to find there is a recall for this matter on year, make and model but not on VIN.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 525i. The contact stated that air bag sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger seat occupant detection mat sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not listed under recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 97,000.
Passenger restraint failure warning came up on my 2007 525i. This has been a problem on previous models but after taking my vehicle into the dealership they informed me it would not be covered and would cost me roughly $2000 to repair. This is a severe safety issue as nobody can ride in the passenger seat. This should be covered with the other vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 525i. The contact stated she received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The contact mentioned that the manufacturer had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact had attempted several time to contact the dealer in regards to the recall. The dealer stated the part was not available for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 525i. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number 13v564000 (air bags) was received in january 2014 indicating that the parts would be available in march of 2014. The contact had notified the manufacturer several times in reference to parts availability only to be informed that parts were still not available. The vehicle had not exhibited the failure.
Questions about the 2007 BMW 525I airbags
Does the 2007 BMW 525I have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the airbags of the 2007 BMW 525I, 35% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2007 BMW 525I airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 93,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW 525I airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 13V564000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW 525I have bad airbags?
The BMW 525I model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (44 complaints), 2004 (33 complaints) and 2007 (25 complaints).
Other 2007 BMW 525I problems
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