Five problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2007 BMW 525. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The air bag warning indicator light came on. Took the car to the dealer and was informed that my VIN is not part of the recall campaign # 13v564000. Tried to contact BMW north America and was told the same thing because the recall is based on VIN number. If it's the same problem, BMW should acknowledged and fix the issue for free. Mileage is approximately 95,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 BMW 525xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front seat occupant protection mat was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There was recall for this failure NHTSA campaign number : 13v564000 (air bags) however, this vehicles VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 75,000. Kh.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 (na) BMW 525i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated when the vehicle was turned on, and sometimes remained illuminated. The VIN and failure mileage were not provided. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl - the contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. The contact stated that his indicator and passenger airbag lights illuminated. The contact received a recall letter. The contact vehicle is included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000, and the current mileage was 89,000. Bt.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525xi. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated stating that the passenger side air bag was faulty and was not active. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the passenger seat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,000.