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: airbag warning light
8 of the 72 complaints about the 2007 BMW 525I describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 93,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 525i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated in the vehicle. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign notice: 13v564000. The vehicle was included in the recall, but was not taken to a dealer or a local mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 525i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag failed. The air bag warning light remained illuminated and would sporadically flash on and off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 13v564000 (air bags) the failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 06/10/14 ma
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 525i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, who stated that the censor in the passenger's side seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 93,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 525i. The contact stated that while parked the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the front passenger seat mat sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 525i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer advised the contact to replace the passenger seat mat sensor. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 134,000 and the current mileage was 137,000.
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
Questions about the 2007 BMW 525I airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2007 BMW 525I?
8 of 72 owner complaints about the 2007 BMW 525I (11%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 BMW 525I?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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