Warning Light On Problems of BMW 525 - part 2

The passenger side air bag warning light is on and will not turn off. I have called the BMW dealership and they stated that they would have to run a diagnostics test which will cost over $100 just to find out what is wrong with it. They stated that my VIN number was one of the cars that was fixed in a previous recall for the same issue. I told them I do not have the money to pay to see what is wrong it. What if the passenger airbag fails and someone is actually injured do to this issue. The warning notification on the dash has been on for two years. The car currently has 80,000. I don't understand why the same issue happens for a previous recall and they cannot take ownership of the recall. Very disappointed. The car has a very high price tag and you would expect some sort of ownership and honesty from the BMW corporation.

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The contact owns a 2004 BMW 525i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the air bag sensor mat was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and they offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 97,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Consumer is the owner of a 1997 328i and a 2004 525i BMW. Consumer writes in regards to airbag system failure message in vehicle and seat sensor mat. Consumer expressed discontent concerning payment for repairs while exiting the front passenger seat, the air bag warning light illuminated and a message passenger airbag system failure appeared as on several other occasions. After several weeks, the warning light and message remained illuminated. While doing some research , the consumer discovered a recall identifying the front passenger seat sensor mats in BMW model years 2004-2006. It also stated BMW extending the warranty to 10 years without any mileage limit to several models including the consumers 2004 model. The consumer made an appointment at the dealer. The next the day, the consumer was informed that the sensor mat in the vehicle was already an updated seat mat and therefore, he did not qualify for the extended warranty extension and the cost would be $1,242. 78. The consumer believed the updated sensor mat was just as faulty as the non-updated mat and failed after 6 years under normal usage.

The contact owns a 2004 BMW 525i. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed that the passenger restraint system warning light illuminated on the instrument panel although there was no passenger seated. The failure was similar to recall 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The dealer was notified who stated that she would be responsible for repair costs. The contact notified the manufacturer who informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall and offered her a 50% percent discount towards repairs. The current mileage was 63,805 and the failure mileage was 62,000.

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.

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Warning light appeared on dashboard about a passenger restraint malfunction. The seatbelt signal and airbag signal remained illuminated on the dashboard. Records show that the passenger seat occupancy sensor was replaced Aug 21, 2007 at first owners expense. The light came back on after we purchased the vehicle and were were told that there has been no recall for our VIN #. This vehicle was manufactured during the time span of the recall that BMW issued in 2008 (which happens to be after the occupancy sensor had been replaced at owners expense). Why is this vehicle not included in the recall? why is the replacement occupancy sensor failing for a 2nd time?.

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The contact owns a 2005 BMW 525i. The contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning lights remained illuminated. The dealer stated that the seat mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who stated that the seat mat sensor needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

The first day I got my brand new 2005 BMW 525i was in December of 2004 and I was driving it and a emergency warning light came on telling me that something was wrong with the transmission, to pull over and have it towed to the nearest BMW dealership. I had to get my brand new car towed back to the dealership where they replaced the transmission. This was only the beginning of a cycle of events that never happened with my Honda accord, mercedes, Acura, blazer or Saturn. My screen lights up like a christmas tree all the time with all kinds of strange warnings that unless you are an engineer might as well be in swahili. I have had a problem with the passenger restaint system failure light staying on and no one can figure that one out. I have had a flat tire light come on (it's on right now) when there is no flat tire. The wood paneling on the passenger's side above the glove compartment has 3 huge cracks that go all the way through it. My glove compartment won't open because the handle broke off. My sunroof cover flies back into the back of the top of the car and gets lost back there and there is no way to reach it. The lighter (which I need for a charger for my phone) malfunctions and the wooden panel cover disappeared into the interior component of the car as I watched helpless leaving a big ugly gaping hole. I am so careful with my car and can't believe this is what I got for $50,000. These are problems that a 1972 Volvo might deal with but my 2005 BMW? the repairs and service are outlandishly expensive and to have these problems is simply unacceptable. The front driver floor mat gets stuck under the pedals almost making me wreck! I'm embarrassed with how my brand new BMW has turned into a "ghetto" ride.