Two problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2005 BMW 525. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 BMW 525i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the passenger side air bag and passenger side seat belt sensor lights would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the passenger side occupancy seat sensor was faulty and would need to be replace. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000. Jft.
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 525i. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the fault in passenger restraint system displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 115,712.