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: airbag warning light
8 of the 28 complaints about the 2006 BMW 525XI describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 29%
- typical mileage
- 125,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
- 20075
- 20068
What owners say
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.
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 the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. The contact stated there was a crack in the front driver side seat cushion and the crack caused the air bag warning light to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed to the contact that the VIN failed to qualify for a repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number:08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The failure and the current mileage was 101,000.
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
Questions about the 2006 BMW 525XI airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2006 BMW 525XI?
8 of 28 owner complaints about the 2006 BMW 525XI (29%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 BMW 525XI?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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