Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2010 BMW 535

Two problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 2010 BMW 535. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2019

The passenger airbag occupancy sensor failed, meaning the supplemental restraint system does not know if someone is sitting the in passenger seat. Apparently, this was a recall issue for 2006 Bmws, but the manufacturer fails to take responsibility for newer ones like those in 2010. A quick google search will show this is a very common problem.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 535i. While driving at an unknown speed, the front passenger seat belt and air bag sensor lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical cable loosened. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired on two separate occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 67,000.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 2010 BMW 535



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