The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530XI. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light had remained illuminated for a month. The contact stated that two years ago he had a recall completed on the passenger’s side air bag. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 224,500.
2006 BMW 530XI: airbag warning light
19 of the 91 complaints about the 2006 BMW 530XI describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 93,661
- 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
- 200619
What owners say
Got SRS light asked the dealer to check it they told me that I have to change the dsc and it cost 5300.00 because it is not responding to the air bag ?? The car have only 51000.00 miles??
My 2006 bmw has an airbag light on I brought it to a dealership and they said it's the passenger side occupancy mat in the seat I received an email for a recall my year make and model but when I called they said that I'm not part of that recall I would like to get further explanation of why other year make and model the same as mine is under warranty and I'm having that problem and it will not be compensated for if I have my son in the passenger seat in the airbag does not go off and he dies his bmw responsible for that
I have airbag light and most are recalls on same modem . My car didn’t get a recall
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. While the contact was having the battery changed at the local dealer, the front passenger air bag warning indicator illuminated. The local dealer (east bay bmw, 4350 rosewood drive, pleasanton, ca 94588) diagnosed that the front seat occupant detection mat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v428000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The airbag light has been on in my vehicle since I bought it in november 2016. During my state inspection in october 2017, my mechanic told me that the operation of the airbag system is broken and it cannot tell when to deploy airbags in the event of an accident. I believe this problem has already been identified in a a recall applicable to the same make, model, and year as my vehicle (recall 17v‑428) but my VIN is not showing up as one of the vehicles detected.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the passenger air bag mat replaced. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired, the air bag warning light illuminated when someone sat in the passenger seat. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 02/12/16*lj; updated 04/30/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning light flashed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
I received a safety recall stating the sensor mat for the front passenger airbag is defective in january 2014 and the airbags do not work. The expected date for repairs would be march 2014. Called in march and was told they did not have a solution and it would be may 2014. Called on may23rd and was insured they had a solution and recall for repairs were being sent out by may 31st, 2014. Called again on june 13, 2014 and am now told they still have no solution and are hoping for july or august of 2014. My airbag light has been on since january for a known defect with bmw and still no resolution. This is not a reasonable period of time and a safety issue that is not being corrected.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. The contact stated that the main air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the air bag sensor control unit was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 93,661.
There is a short in the passenger side restraint system and the air bag light goes off and on now mostly stays on and bmw sent letter in january that it would be repaired. Its now april and nothing has happened and local dealers refuse to fix without more info though they say they have the parts.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated with no passenger in the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 13v564000(air bags). The vehicle was not included in the recall and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 86,600. ..updated 05/15/14
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 530XI airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2006 BMW 530XI?
19 of 91 owner complaints about the 2006 BMW 530XI (21%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
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