The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V273000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that air bag and seat belt warning lights were illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that air bag and seat belt needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2006 BMW 530I airbags problems
32 complaints (38% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 89,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 38%
- typical mileage
- 89,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Frontal2
- Sensor: occupant classification1
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
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BMW 530I airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 BMW 530I 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 530I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated, and remained illuminated. Additionally, the check engine and brake warning lights also illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.
Approximately two months ago (March 2021) the instrument panel airbag and seat belt warning lights had begun to remain on. The BMW dealer determined it was a faulty front passenger air bag occupancy sensor mat which was then replaced and repaired at the owner's expense. This defect was specifically covered in a Service Information bulletin SB-10056703-9690, dated September 2014, which superseded SI B01 09 14, dated August 2014, which extended BMW's limited warranty to 15 years, without mileage limitation, if the warning light came on within the extended 15 year period. Unfortunately, BMW corporate determined this defect was not within the 15 year period based on the vehicle's in-service date. Said BMW is an original owner vehicle with less than 45,000 miles or driven an average of 3,000 miles per year.
Car gave a passenger restraint system malfunction error that has been identified in two prior the federal safety agency recall campaigns that include the the 2006 bmw 530i.
Passenger seat sensor faulty, airbag disabled. Faults are showing, and warning lights are on. I have called the dealer and bmw USA, both acknowledge an issue but insist my car is not covered. The VIN is not on their roster. Bmw recalled 200,000 cars for this problem, in the same year and model. I now have the issue, and it is a clear safety concern for any who might ride in the car.
I've been told by two european car repair companies that 2006 bmws are frequently needing the airbag control modular replaced. There is an internal error on the airbag control unit- code 93d7. This part has not been recalled, and because of the exorbitant price, I was told that many drivers choose to disconnect the airbags. This should not be happening! Is bmw reporting this issue? I called the corporate office and they seemed completely uninterested and/or unwilling to document my complaint. My vehicle was stationary at the time the warning was displayed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530i. While driving 40 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag control module needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not mention any recalls for the air bag failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Fault in pass restrain system afecting airbag belt tensioner or belt force limiter
Insulation around the wiring in the headlights has completely crumbled off and bare wire is exposed, could possible touch and cause a fire. Passenger air bag sensor in the seat is faulty and I recieved a recall notice but bmw says there is no recall on my car and refuses to fix.
The passenger aig bag/seat belt restraint error air back will not deploy because it thinks there is no one in the passenger seat
Questions about the 2006 BMW 530I airbags
Does the 2006 BMW 530I have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the airbags of the 2006 BMW 530I, 38% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2006 BMW 530I airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 89,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 BMW 530I airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 17V428000, 13V564000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW 530I have bad airbags?
The BMW 530I model years with the most airbags complaints are 2004 (49 complaints), 2005 (37 complaints) and 2006 (32 complaints).
Other 2006 BMW 530I problems
Engine 23Electrical 16Lights 9Seats 9Seat belts 7Brakes 5Steering 5Transmission 4Acceleration 2Body 1Driver assistance 1Fuel system 1Visibility 1
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