Warning Light On problems of the 2005 BMW 530

Four problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2005 BMW 530. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2016

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 530i. The srs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 192,000.

2 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2011

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 530i. The contact started the ignition when the front passenger restraint default warning light and the air bag warning indicator began to illuminate. The warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The dealer was notified and they stated the front passenger seat sensor mat would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The VIN was not included in the recall defect. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. The VIN was unavailable.

3 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2011

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 530i. While parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the front passenger side air bag sensor occupancy detection mat would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 04/18/bf the consumer referenced rcall # 08v384000 in his complaint. Updated 04/23/12.

4 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2006

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 530i. The contact noticed the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but the contact was advised by the dealer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.




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