Side/window Air Bag Problems of BMW 528

BMW 528 owners have reported 13 problems related to side/window air bag (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2013 BMW 528

Failure Date: 05/23/2016

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 528i. While driving approximately 2 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the front driver side air bag inadvertently exploded without impact to the vehicle. The driver sustained severe bruises to both arms and legs. There was also upper abdominal bruising and stomach swelling that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the driver's side air bag was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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2 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2008 BMW 528

Failure Date: 09/10/2012

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the contact crashed into a parking barrier on the left side of the vehicle and the driver side air bag deployed. As a result of the impact from the air bag, the contact sustained a broken left arm. The contact was not aware if a police report was filed. The vehicle was not destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of his defect. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

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3 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2000 BMW 528

Failure Date: 03/24/2007

BMW 2000 model 528: driver's side airbag deployment without impact or inertial cause. No bumps, potholes or objects struck the vehicle. I was knocked out for ~ to 8 seconds at 75 mph.

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4 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1999 BMW 528

Failure Date: 08/29/2002

Consumer was approaching an intersection and another vehicle on other side of street ran stop sign. And collided with consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy.

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5 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2000 BMW 528

Failure Date: 03/06/2002

Both side door air bags deployed while driving 60 mph for no known reason. Vehicle at the dealer. Consumer states that while the air bag deployed for unknown reason it caused injury.

6 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2000 BMW 528

Failure Date: 12/11/2001

While driving at 65 mph driver's side airbag deployed unexpectedly. Dealer has been notified. Please provide any further information.

7 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2000 BMW 528

Failure Date: 12/06/2001

While driving, consumer stated the front and side airbags deployed for no reason, injuring consumer.

8 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2001 BMW 528

Failure Date: 11/08/2001

Consumer states front seat side airbags (4) deployed while driving without any collision and caused injury, air bag deployed after adjusting cd player button (claim # 13-7535-667).

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9 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1999 BMW 528

Failure Date: 10/08/2001

Drivers side and head protection system failed to deploy resulting in injury.

10 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1998 BMW 528

Failure Date: 08/27/2001

While switching on vehicle side air bag on driver's side deployed for no reason; vehicle at dealer shop.

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11 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1999 BMW 528

Failure Date: 02/28/2001

This BMW deployed the passenger side air bag, driving down the highway at 70mph. At the same time both front tires went flat. I do not know at this time if the tires were punctured by an object or not. My wife was driving the car and said that she was cruising at 70mph,(8:30am with good visability) when the airbag deployed she pulled over and noticed that she had two flat tires on the front. There was tire failure with this incident, however I only know that the brand tire is dunlop. The car is at the dealership at this time. This so far, is a real mystery to us!!!!!!!.

12 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1998 BMW 528

Air bag light came on while driving. This occurred because the rear passenger side airbag sensor module malfunctioned. The part was replaced, but the problem recurred.

13 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1998 BMW 528

Consumer states while traveling 35 mph without any indication resulting in a vehicle crash. Upon impact, side air bags deployed, blowing door panel off, and causing injury to passenger's ribs.



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