I went outside and started my car, locked it and came back inside to grab a few things. Approximately five minutes later someone was banging on my door and ringing the doorbell. When I answered they said they had already call the fire department. My car's engine compartment was engulfed in flames and undercarriage covers were also burning. The rear bumper and light assemblies were melting. The doors were stuck windshield exploded and srs systems had activated. Fire department said it was electrical fire. USAA said it is a total loss and the electrical fire was in the engine compartment. My vehicle was parked on the street in front of my house and been driven the evening before and parked in front of my house. I have plenty of pictures.
BMW 750LI airbag light comes on
25 of the 467 owner complaints about the BMW 750LI describe airbag warning light, most of them for the 2006 model year.
- owner complaints
- 25
- worst model year
- 2006
- typical mileage
- 88,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20131
- 20121
- 20083
- 20074
- 200616
Often reported together
What owners say
The contact owns a 2013 BMW 750Li. The contact sated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic that located failure code: 930910. The driver’s air bag valve resistance was too high, and the air bag module had an internal shortage. The contact was informed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximated failure mileage was 49,000.
The doors from inside don't open up when the car loses power you are locked inside also the engine smokes even when the gaskets and seals have been replaced.the car suspension in the rear is terrible also air bag light goes on and off even when the dealer ran diagnosis on the car car is parked
I have a 2008 bmw 750li and seat belt and airbag light is on will not rest took to dealer light still on. Are there any recall on this vehicle this was involved in a hit run accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. The contact stated that oil was leaking all over the engine. In addition, while driving various speeds, all the electrical components on the vehicle shut off without warning and the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact associated the failures with the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v502000 (power train, electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls. No further assistance was offered. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 165,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated on the driver's side caused by the detection mat sensor. Global imports bmw (500 interstate n pkwy, atlanta, ga 30339, (800) 294-1853) stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the same as the dealer. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Driver side occupant detection mat is not functioning according to the dealer. The passenger side mat has been previously recalled on this vehicle. The airbag light is continuously on and the I drive car data shows passenger mat is not working. But the dealer says the driver side is out somehow. From what I understand the mat disables the airbag when there is insufficient weight applied.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag indicator illuminated. The contact searched the data on the vehicle and the "fault and pass restraint system affecting air bag, belt tensioner and belt force limiter" message appeared. The "fasten and continue wearing the seat belt" indicator also illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact stated that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. On several occasions, while driving or while the vehicle was parked, the rear driver and passenger side door opened and closed independently without warning. The contact also stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact notified bmw of north america llc (300 chestnut ridge rd, woodcliff lake, nj 07677 800‑831‑1117) where it was diagnosed that the driver's side air bag needed to be replaced as part of a recall. The dealer stated that the passenger side air bag was not included in the recall and the contact would need to pay a fee for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the failure was not part of a recall and that the contact would need to contact a dealer. The recall details were not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Air bag light comes on and off.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 16V173000 · 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 BMW 750LI airbag light
Why does the airbag light come on in the BMW 750LI?
Owners who report it most often also describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
Which BMW 750LI years have airbag warning light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2006 (16 complaints), 2007 (4 complaints) and 2008 (3 complaints).
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