general problems of the 2006 BMW 525

Nine problems related to seat belt have been reported for the 2006 BMW 525. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2018

My passenger seat belt restraints and airbag warnings light comes on. I saw that this year was included in my model 525i, but BMW of honolulu said my bin shows no recall? I'm confused and upset on how BMW can risk such a safety issue by not including all affected by this especially my year and model class because it's obviously an issue we all are having around the same exact time. Is there a solution or should I give up on BMW for such neglect for my safety and yours?.

2 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2018

I recently started getting passenger restraint system warning message appearing. After searching online, I discovered 2006 525i vehicles have recall on the same issue. However when I contacted BMW, I was told based on VIN number my vehicle is not under any recall even though I have same issue with the vehicles under recall. As is, the passenger airbag will not deploy and can cause serious harm to the passenger, therefore my vehicle should be part of the recall.

3 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 12/21/2017

Was dropping off a passenger and when I parked on a city street . He took his seatbelt off and opened the passenger door . When he got off the seat I noticed two lights come on in the dashboard . Then the notification came up on my menu screen displaying restraint austen malfunction . I've looked up my 2006 BMW 525i to notice it happening to allot of the same year make and model as mine.

4 Seat Belt 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.

5 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2016

I get seat belt/airbag communication fault.

6 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2016

Seatbelt not retracting and warning light stating seatbelt and airbag may not function in crash. Initially intermittent but now steady warning lights. * extreme fading of paint on hood, roof, deck lid.

7 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2015

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag and seat belt light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the technician diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.

8 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2013

My BMW 525i has a passenger restraint system warning; fault in passenger restraint system effecting airbag, belt tensioner, or belt force limiter. This has caused the airbag system in the passenger side to be permanently turned off and acknowledges faults in the restraint system. I feel this is extremely unsafe for passengers in my vehicle. A mechanic has told me there is an issue with the occupant detection mat which appears defective. I observed that there has been a recall on a similar issue with the BMW vehicle (recall id 08v38400). I attempted to contact the dealership, north scottsdale BMW and BMW costumer service but both said the recall didnt involve my vehicle even though it included the same make and model with the same issue.

9 Seat Belt 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.


Other Seat Belt related problems of the 2006 BMW 525


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