Four problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2010 BMW 528. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 BMW 528 based on all problems reported for the 2010 528.
There seems to be a common problem with these vehicles according to similar complaints being discussed in forums. My steering wheel is malfunctioning and creating a safety concern. While driving straight my horn and electrical controls do not function. If I turn the steering wheel to one side then the horn and electrical components work. I am also afraid that the airbag may not function properly because of this.
I was in a rear end crash accident my fault fast airbag didn’t deploy significant damage to my face car was totaled.
Sat . Oct 15 , 2016 after I park the car the next day I have the message on my display panel and dash bord. " pass. Restraint system"- fault in passenger-restrain system affecting the airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Continue to wear the safety belt". This message is still on car is running good but my bluetooth do not work or the phone due to this incident,last year was recall for similar problem -passenger side but was cover by the recall. I dno't have a passenger or anybody who was sitting in the passinger side . I was reading abt the same incident right here in CT on safercar. Gov.
2010 BMW 528i, having problems with passenger restraint system and air bag system lights stay on. I have read numerous complaints over the internet forums. This is a huge safety concern and should be addressed by BMW.