Warning Light On problems of the 2006 BMW 525

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

1 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2021

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact stated that the air bags warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer passport BMW (4730 auth pl, suitland-silver hill, MD 20746, (301) 423-2700) where it was diagnosed with needing a bolt tightened. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v428000 (air bags). The vehicle was previously repaired under recall however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

2 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2018

Warning light pass. Restraint system fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag belt tensioner etc.

3 Warning Light On 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.

4 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525xi. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag warning light flashed and suddenly remained illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer had been notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was not available.

5 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2016

The front passenger air bag warning light flashed and suddenly remained illuminated. It is related to the campaign #13v564000. I contacted BMW and was told that my vehicle is not included in the recall for this campaign. I believe it should be as my symtoms are the same as listed in the campaign.

6 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number:13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 40,000. Ss.

7 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2015

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the frontal air bag sensor module experienced a failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was notified that the warranty period was expired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

8 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 BMW 525xi. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the problem has occurred on more than one occasion. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 125,000. Wh.

9 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2014

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000 miles.

10 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2012

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact stated that he started the vehicle and the passenger air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he did not take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

11 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2012

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525. The contact stated that the front passenger restrain system belt tensioner and air bag warning lights remained illuminated. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) and denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,800 and the current mileage was 72,300.

12 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2012

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525. While parked, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the seat occupancy detection sensor mat would have to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

13 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2011

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer and manufacturer made the contact aware of the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal), but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

14 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2011

I got a warning light on my dispaly panel pass. Restraint system fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Continue to wear the seat belt. Although BMW has recalled car same year and model for similar problems, my VIN is not recalled.

15 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2011

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525xi. The contact stated there was a crack in the front driver side seat cushion and the crack caused the air bag warning light to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed to the contact that the VIN failed to qualify for a repairs under NHTSA campaign id number:08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The failure and the current mileage was 101,000.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 2006 BMW 525


525 Service Bulletins
525 Safety Recalls
525 Defect Investigations