The contact owns a 2006 BMW 550I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V428000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 184,000.
2006 BMW 550I: airbag warning light
6 of the 23 complaints about the 2006 BMW 550I describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
- 20081
- 20074
- 20066
What owners say
Front passenger air bag light warming on I-drive and air bad light lit on dash. Passenger restraint failure. Fault in passenger restraint system affecting air bag,belt tensioner or belt-force limiter.fasten and continue to wear belts. On 24-7. From the moment you start the car till the moment you shut it off.
Passenger restraint system belt tensioner or belt force limiter fault. Airbag light on.
Air bag light came on and won't go out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 550i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the seat occupant sensor needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the component was under recall (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 -air bags: frontal), but that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The current mileage was 105,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 550i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light flashed on the dashboard, indicating a malfunction with the passenger side air bag. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The dealer advised that the air bag module needed to be replaced or the front passenger air bag possibly would not deploy during a crash. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 58,000.
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 550I airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2006 BMW 550I?
6 of 23 owner complaints about the 2006 BMW 550I (26%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
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There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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