1998 BMW 528I: airbag warning light

Filed Nov 26, 2019 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 bmw 528i. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated five years ago. The contact attempted to use a code reader to diagnose the defect, but no code was discovered. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2011 · Airbags · 85,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 bmw 528i. The contact stated that after engine start up, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the air bag sensors needed to be reset. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2008 · Airbags · 62,500 miles · NY

98 528i, airbag light flashed and remained illuminated. Repair made by bmw dealer as per tsb 61-2000. Defective wiring harness. Repair bypassed original configuration. Dealer and bmw n/a declined to cover repair although acknowledging defect in the wiring harness. Stated that there hasn't been a recall even though they have clearly identified a defect in the harness as outlined in the service bulletin 61-20-00 from 2003.

Filed Nov 22, 2005 · Electrical, Steering · 93,000 miles · WI

The steering wheel intermittently moves up and down on its own while driving. In addition, the brake lights stay on constantly and the air bag indicator light on the dash comes on intermittently.

Filed Mar 29, 2004 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · IN

Air bag light came on while driving. This occurred because the rear passenger side airbag sensor module malfunctioned. The part was replaced, but the problem recurred.