general problems of the 2018 BMW 530

My car is producing a warning light for "passenger restraint system malfunction". This is a safety hazard and it is not covered by warranty. I believe this should be investigated and a recall should be mandated as many people have this issue. The cost to fix is over $2,500 and BMW should bear the cost of this safety issue.

I have been smelling a vinegar smell in my vehicle for 1 week upon turning on the air conditioner. At the end of one week I have been having several health issues and I am concerned that this is mold, mildew, or another toxic chemical. I live in las vegas where temperatures have reached 3 digits and I am unable to use my air conditioner due to this horrible smell. I ended up in the hospital this week and no one knows what the issue could be. I am concerned that it’s from breathing in toxins from my car.

My car had under 17,000 miles and had been serviced on schedule by an authorized dealer. I had BMW anchored driver's floor mat in place. My mother-in-law and I were wearing our safety belts. We were approaching a four-way intersection with a traffic light. The speed limit on the road is 35 miles an hour. I was driving slower than that speed. As I was approaching the intersection with a red light , I had taken my foot off the accelerator. Although my foot was not on any pedal, the car suddenly accelerated. I hit the brakes but I could not slow the car. I was rapidly approaching the intersection and other vehicles. To the right of the road was a house. I steered the car off the road and into the field on the left. I am certain that my foot was on the brake pedal because of its position and resistance. The car had accelerated without my foot on any pedal. Due the car's speed and an incline at the entrance to the field, the car became airborne for a short distance before landing hard and continuing toward a dumpster. Although I was unable to slow the car, I was able to steer the car away from the dumpster and toward a steep hill at the end of the field. The car was slowed by the incline and contact with the ground. My foot was still on the brake pedal. I was able to place the car in neutral. I placed the car in park and turned off the ignition. I called 911. The airbags did not deploy. My husband and the police officer both confirmed that there was nothing impinging upon the accelerator pedal. My mother-in-law was transported by ambulance to the hospital where she was admitted for acute lumbar spinal compression fracture. I was evaluated in the ed and released. BMW is to send an engineer from BMW to evaluate my car. The body shop told my husband that an employee started my car which initially revved at a high rate. Unintentional acceleration.