Air Bag Light On problems of the 2006 BMW 525

12 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2006 BMW 525. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2019

Red airbag light and red seat belt light came on and there was a chime going off. Passenger seat occupancy mat is giving a fault code and disabling the passenger side airbag.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2017

Computer drawing down battery and car will not start seems to happen more when it's damp and raining this happens when the car is parked passenger airbag light is on BMW would like $2500. To reboot computer I think its a scam.

3 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2017

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to BMW of houston north in houston, TX where it was diagnosed that the passenger detection mat was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v428000 (air bags). The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

4 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2017

My BMW appears to the have an issue with the passenger air bag sensor, but the VIN isn't include in the recall list. Kindly request recall, as the vehicle hasn't been in an accident, but passenger air bag light remains on.

5 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2016

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525xi. While an occupant was seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated, indicating that the air bags and seat belt were inoperable. The dealer diagnosed that the passenger seat detection mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000.

6 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact stated the passenger air bag light remained illuminated on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 162,000. Ad.

7 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2014

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525xi. After starting the vehicle, the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated as the air bag alarm sounded throughout the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 168,000.

8 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2014

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact received NHTSA recall campaign number 13v56400 (air bag); however, the part was unavailable. The air bag warning and rear light malfunction indicator were illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 8/19/cn the consumer stated the manufacturer repaired the intial recall. Updated 8/28/2014.

9 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2013

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact stated that upon starting the ignition, the passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. There was a recall associated with the failure under NHTSA campaign id number 08v384000 ( air bags); however the contact's VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 117,500.

10 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2012

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact stated that while parked the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagositic testing. The mechanic stated the air bag sensor would have to be replaced. The mechanic stated there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

11 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2012

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact stated that the passenger air bag light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the front passenger seat sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the repairs would only be covered partially under NHTSA campaign id number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

12 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2011

Airbag light came on dash and seat belt, when I slammed on my brakes when a dog ran in front of me while driving.


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