Computer drawing down battery and car will not start seems to happen more when it's damp and raining this happens when the car is parked passenger airbag light is on bmw would like $2500. To reboot computer I think its a scam
2006 BMW 525XI airbags problems
13 complaints (46% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 125,000.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 46%
- typical mileage
- 125,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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BMW 525XI airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 BMW 525XI 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, 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 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 2006 BMW 525XI owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. While an occupant was seated in the front passenger seat the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated, indicating that the air bags and seat belt were inoperable the dealer diagnosed that the passenger seat detection mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000. Updated 03/03/17*lj
I get seat belt/airbag communication fault
The front passenger air bag warning light flashed and suddenly remained illuminated. It is related to the campaign #13v564000. I contacted bmw and was told that my vehicle is not included in the recall for this campaign. I believe it should be as my symtoms are the same as listed in the campaign.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag warning light flashed and suddenly remained illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer had been notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was not available. Updated 06/14/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the frontal air bag sensor module experienced a failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was notified that the warranty period was expired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. While driving 25 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred more than once. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 125,000.
The passenger restraint system alarm came on for the first time while sitting in a parking lot. Bmw says that my vehicle, a 2006 bmw 525xi is not captured under the current recall 13v564000, which fixes this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. After starting the vehicle, the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated as the air bag alarm sounded throughout the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 168,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. The contact stated that he was concerned for his safety because the parts were not available in to order repair the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the parts delay. There were no failures at this time. The current mileage was 70,800.
Questions about the 2006 BMW 525XI airbags
Does the 2006 BMW 525XI have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the airbags of the 2006 BMW 525XI, 46% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2006 BMW 525XI airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 125,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 BMW 525XI airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 17V428000, 13V564000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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