BMW 530 owners have reported 260 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (106 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (42 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530xi. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the front driver’s side air bag deployed without an impact. The contact had not sustained any injuries during the failure. Despite the failure, the contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the residence. Read details...
Air bag indicator light recently illuminated upon starting car. Now comes on each time car is driven. Read details...
Car issued a safety warning concerning, "passenger restraint system malfunction" stating the passenger restraint system is limited. Warning shows up when passenger seat empty and when car is stationary or moving. Read details...
Passenger seat sensor faulty, airbag disabled. Faults are showing, and warning lights are on. I have called the dealer and BMW USA, both acknowledge an issue but insist my car is not covered. The VIN is not on their roster. BMW recalled 200,000 cars for this problem, in the same year and model. Read details...
Passenger restraint system error code. The airbag will not deploy! I am afraid to allow anyone to ride in the passenger seat! the exact same issue brought a recall for all 5 series from 2004 - 2006 and apparently some 2007 models. Read details...