Air Bag Light On Problems of BMW 525

BMW 525 owners have reported 28 problems related to air bag light on (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 BMW 525

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.

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2 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 BMW 525

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 of the 2006 BMW 525

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 of the 2006 BMW 525

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 of the 2006 BMW 525

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 of the 2005 BMW 525

Failure Date: 09/16/2016

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 525i. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated independently while being operated at low speeds. The air bag warning indicator and service transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

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7 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 BMW 525

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.

8 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 BMW 525

Failure Date: 09/01/2015

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.

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9 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 BMW 525

Failure Date: 08/10/2015

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.

10 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 BMW 525

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

When the battery was changed in the car, the passenger restraint system failure light came on. The vehicle was not in motion, nor has it been in any kind of wreck. An airbag light and passenger restraint light is now on. BMW says it is not under recall.

11 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 BMW 525

Failure Date: 05/15/2015

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.

12 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 BMW 525

Failure Date: 06/17/2014

The contact owns a 2004 BMW 525i. The contact stated while starting the ignition, the front seat passenger air bag warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred two times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 209,000.

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13 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 BMW 525

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.

14 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 BMW 525

Failure Date: 02/17/2014

The airbag light and seatbelt light came on and remain on. Auto shop referred me to BMW to have recall on passanger mat sensor error. BMW dealership tells me the recall had been preformed on 7/3/2009, so it is not covered and I need to pay repair prices. From my understanding, passanger airbag will not work now,.

15 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 BMW 525

Failure Date: 01/14/2014

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.

16 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 BMW 525

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.

17 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 BMW 525

Failure Date: 06/10/2013

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 525i. The contact stated that the seat belt and air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer confirmed the occupant restraint system failed. The manufacturer advised the contact that his VIN was not included in NHTSA recall campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags). The failure and current mileage was 82,000.

18 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 BMW 525

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.

19 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 BMW 525

Failure Date: 03/04/2013

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.

20 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 BMW 525

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.

21 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 BMW 525

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.

22 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 BMW 525

Failure Date: 03/01/2012

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 BMW 525i. The contact stated the passenger air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer advised to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags frontal) the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000 and the approximate current mileage wa 91,000. Li.

23 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 BMW 525

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.

24 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 BMW 525

Failure Date: 02/15/2010

I was driving my car and had a passenger sitting next to me when the airbag light came on. The light has stayed on and will not go away. The message on the screen says that the passenger airbag will not go off in an accident.

25 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 BMW 525

Failure Date: 01/12/2010

The driver owns a 2005 BMW 525i. While driving approximately 30 mph the srs air bag light came on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that the failure was not covered under the warranty. The contact referenced NHTSA recall campaign id number 08v384000, air bags frontal; however, his VIN was not part of the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.

26 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2002 BMW 525

Failure Date: 09/19/2008

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 525i. The manufacturer stated that the contact's VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). He stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminates when no one is seated in the passenger seat. The failure and current mileages were 44,000.

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27 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 BMW 525

Failure Date: 03/28/2008

2004 BMW 525i airbag light was cw the consumer stated 7 to 8 months later, the air bag light had illuminated again. Several days later, the consumer received a recall letter in the mail. The consumer went back to the dealer and they replaced the sensor again and said every thing was ok. The consumer stated the air bag light is on again.

28 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 BMW 525

Failure Date: 05/12/2007

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 525i. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed that the passenger air bag light illuminated on and off with a passenger in the seat. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The failure continued and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was taken back approximately eight times. Another light illuminated for the passenger restraint system. The dealer stated that the passenger sensor mat needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v384000 (air bag frontal). The failure mileage was approximately 27,000 and the current mileage was approximately 75,000.


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