Ten problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2007 BMW 525. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My warning light "fault in the passenger restraint system" illuminated when I turned the car on. Has not come off.
The passenger restraint system/air bag warning light came on repeatedly. Took the car to the dealer. They diagnosed problem as needing to replace front seat occupancy mat, oc3. They said my VIN not part of recall #13v564000 so I had to pay labor cost. Dealer paid for part as a courtesy. Contacted BMW north America to request reimbursement for labor. They refused because VIN not part of recall. Approximate mileage 85,000. My VIN should have been included as this is same problem, on same year & model of car as those included in recall.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag failed. The air bag warning light remained illuminated and would sporadically flash on and off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number 13v564000 (air bags) the failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, who stated that the censor in the passenger's side seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 93,000.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. The contact stated that while exiting a parking space, the passenger restraint malfunction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the passenger seat mat sensor had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure and current mileages were not available. Updated 10/31/lj updated 12/13/lj the seat mat sensor was replaced for a second time. Updated 12/13/12.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. The contact stated that while parked the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the front passenger seat mat sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525 xi. The contact stated that when the engine was started, the airbag and restraint warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the passenger seat mat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. The contact stated that the air bag off warning light and the passenger restraint system warning light illuminated after a passenger occupied the front passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that the passenger seat occupancy mat sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed to the contact that the VIN failed to qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number:08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,300 and the current mileage was 60,250.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer advised the contact to replace the passenger seat mat sensor. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 134,000 and the current mileage was 137,000.
2007 BMW 525i with airbag system issue (warning light on). I have seen this BMW recall on many models and years, however I am still waiting on mine. Thank you for your help in getting this resolved.