This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530I. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger seat occupant detection mat was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 13V564000 (air bags). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same defect listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 53,000.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530I. The contact stated that the air bag and passenger side seat belt sensor lights illuminated indicating that the air bag system was defective. After receiving the notice for recall NHTSA campaign number 13V564000 (air bags) in January the vechile was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that a second letter was needed in order to perform the free repair. After contacting the manufacturer several times the contact still had not received the second letter from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530I. The contact stated that the air bag and passenger side seat belt sensor indicators illuminated. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13V564000 (air bags) and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated that although the contact experienced the failure listed in the recall, he would have to pay to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired because the manufacturer had not issued a second recall notice. The contact notified the manufacturer on several occasions, but had not yet received a second notice. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 5 series. The contact stated that she received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 13V5640200 (air bags). The dealer informed contact that the part was unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified about the part being unavailable. The contact did not experience a failure.
Have researched numerous forums regarding car issues. "passenger restraint malfunction" alarm appears on idrive with airbag light illuminated and seat belt light illuminated on dash board. Reads that parts of the passenger restraint system have failed or are faulty. Front passenger air bag may or may not deploy, along with other passive restraint devices. Have not received any notifications from BMW regarding recall issue, but discovered recently there is a recall for my car model/year. Am awaiting a service appointment to have it evaluated, will not pay to have it repaired if dealership says it is not part of the recall. "steering wheel lock malfunction" on idrive. Light illuminated recently and continues to stay on. Can currently start and run my car, along with turn steering wheel and hear the steering wheel unlock when key is inserted into ignition. Also researched on BMW forums, known to many 3/5/6 series in my year of production having similar issues in europe and usa. No recall from BMW on this also? will also not pay for this repair as it appears to be a defective part for the model year by BMW.
- Elizabethtown, PA, USA
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I had an on & off issue since last week of this year about the airbag & seatbelt warning being illuminated on the dashboard & overhead console of my 2007 BMW 530 xi. It will stay on for a while as I start the car but will turn off by itself after driving a few miles. Now since last week the warning light stays on. The idrive screen shows " pass. Restraints system fault in passenger-restraints system affecting the airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Continue to wear the seatbelt. Have the system checked by BMW service center". I did some research online about this issue & found out that there is recall NHTSA campaign number: 13V564000. I called BMW of tenafly and informed them about the issue I'm having on my vehicle but I was told that the VIN# of my car is not associated with the recall even though it falls into the same category of make, model & year of vehicles being recalled with the same problem. This is a very serious defect and definitely a safety concern that needs to be addressed.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 13V564000 (air bags) in January 2014 however, the part needed to complete the recall repair had not yet become available. The manufacturer was notified of the situation. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Received airbag recall campaign no. 13V-546; front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat, letter from BMW, on Jan 2014.I contacted by phone (904-777-2500),a number of times (3), I was told BMW was waiting on parts, and on one was allowed to ride in passenger seat. On the last call to BMW, thay had no idea what I was talking about.....if you need to contact me: [xxx]thanks for your help in this matter. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The passenger seat belt warning comes on saying the air bag is in defect, the seat belt is not working but wear seat belt for safety anyway. My car is a 2007 model that was not included in the recall but I am concerned that it was made with defective faults, since there is not enough complaints about them it was not included in the recall. It could have been a broader recall than they thought!! my car is in the shop right now for repairs.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530I. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer was notified and stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 12/27/12
Vehicle keeps saying passenger restraint malfunction. Passenger air bag will not deploy in an event of an accident. There was a recall for the year 2004-2006 models, for the same reason (passenger restraint malfunction). The recall does not cover the 2007, 2008, 2009 model. The car has never been in an accident, and I feel like if it does, my passenger air bag should deploy when there is a body occupying that seat. The car says the passenger air bag will not deploy when an accident occurs, this is a serious defect. This should not be a problem in any vehicle, let alone a BMW.
Vehicle sent error message about passenger side airbag failure in the am, complete electrical system failure in the evening when I went to return home. Dealer found water in trunk, below spare tire. Trunk above spare tire was dry, no signs of moisture. We experienced heavy rainfall on 3/17. Electrical system is fried - vehicle is inoperable. Appears to be failed sunroof water seals per BMW service bulletin si B 61 13 06. In my professional opinion as a mechanical engineer, this is a design flaw. Multiple owners' forums concur.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530I. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and found that the seat net needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 61,000.
The passenger restraint airbag/seat belt warning light show up because the mat sensor under passenage seat is broken by normal use. BMW refuse to honor the free fix for this issue and wanted to charge around $1300 for the repair the safty issue.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530xi. The contact stated that the air bag light was illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that a seat pad would most likely need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 85,000.
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