2008 BMW 528I airbags problems

Filed Jun 13, 2024 · Airbags · SC

My BMW i528 was parked on May 23, 2024, and the driver airbag deflated without being tampered with. The incident is on surveillance camera. Since the car was manufactured in 2008, the insurance company will not cover the cost of the incident because it was not the result of a collision. There was no light that came on prior to the incident. A diagnostic check was performed and there was no indication of a problem with the airbag.

Filed Jun 20, 2020 · Airbags · CA

Vehicle front passenger seat sensor mat (SRS) failure. 2nd time this safety related sensor has failed. First time dealership replaced under warranty. Dealership wants to charge for replacement now. This is a safety related item and it has failed for the second time. I have researched and found that same item has been recalled for prior models and years. I believe this item shall be recalled.

Filed Jan 22, 2020 · Airbags · 119,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 528i. The contact stated that the instrument panel indicated, that the passenger restrain system was deactivated and to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The contact stated that the front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat was deactivated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2019 · Airbags · CA

Fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. This started happening a year ago after visiting dealership for oil change. I cannot have passenger next to me because we are afraid of malfunction in airbag system.

Filed Apr 1, 2019 · Airbags · CA

Seat airbag sensor malfunctioning

Filed Jan 6, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA

Air bag sensor for front passenger seat not working. Replaced once while vehicle under warranty. Same sensor malfunction again. Bmw will not replace unless I pay, cost of replacing sensor over 4,000.00. I believe it should be covered by bmw since same part is again not working.

Filed Oct 14, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 176,000 miles · MS

Error code 93c8 - driver side front air bag sensor malfunction

Filed Apr 24, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 90,000 miles · FL

Car has passenger restraint system malfuction since fabrication.was never handled. I am new owner and trying to get to the bottom of this.many people have this issue with this modell and apparently there was a recall for it but my VIN doesnt fall under it. Very frustrating and dangerous.

Filed Jan 20, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 136,298 miles · CA

I was driving my car and suddenly the restraint system malfunction light turned on and the seatbelt light turned on. I did not hit a bump or anything. There was no passenger currently sitting on the passenger seat when the light came on. I have tried sitting down on the passenger seat and put on my seat belt to see if it will go away but no luck. Also, the seat belt light will not go away even if I buckle the drivers seat and passenger seat belt.

Filed Oct 19, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 90,000 miles · CA

I have a 2008 528i and I got an error message saying the passenger restraint system, or air bag had an error regardless of a passenger present or not any time that car is turned on. I researched it and it seems that this problem is quite common on bmws and I feel as its an issue with the production of the car and the repair should not be at the owner's expense.