Airbag ASCM system reports a fault. Possible recall 17v428000 applies Dealer not able to reprogram the module to clear the fault. Airbag warning light is on the dashboard. Error concurrent with battery replacement
2007 BMW 525XI: airbag warning light
5 of the 21 complaints about the 2007 BMW 525XI describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 24%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
- 20075
- 20068
What owners say
The passenger restraint system/air bag warning light came on repeatedly. Took the car to the dealer. They diagnosed problem as needing to replace front seat occupancy mat, oc3. They said my VIN not part of recall #13v564000 so I had to pay labor cost. Dealer paid for part as a courtesy. Contacted bmw north america to request reimbursement for labor. They refused because VIN not part of recall. Approximate mileage 85,000. My VIN should have been included as this is same problem, on same year & model of car as those included in recall.
The air bag warning indicator light came on. Took the car to the dealer and was informed that my VIN is not part of the recall campaign # 13v564000. Tried to contact bmw north america and was told the same thing because the recall is based on VIN number. If it's the same problem, bmw should acknowledged and fix the issue for free. Mileage is approximately 95,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 525xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front seat occupant protection mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 525xi. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated stating that the passenger side air bag was faulty and was not active. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the passenger seat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,000.
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 525XI airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2007 BMW 525XI?
5 of 21 owner complaints about the 2007 BMW 525XI (24%) 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 525XI?
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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