Air Bag Problems of BMW 525

BMW 525 owners have reported 175 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (59 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warning light on (44 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of BMW 525

The Air Bag problem

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 525i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

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.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

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   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

After having an independent mechanic scan my vehicle with an advanced scan tool, the error that came up was for the "passenger seat occupancy sensor". This fault has caused both the airbag and seatbelt light to reman illuminated continuously.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

I purchased a use 2004 BMW 525i and within 2 days the a message came up indicating passenger side airbag/seat belt issue, remain using your seat belt but see your nearest BMW center.   Read details...




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