BMW 535 owners have reported 51 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 535i. The contact stated that when pressing the accelerator pedal to drive from being idle at a red light, the driver's side air bag deployed out of the steering wheel without impact. The contact sustained burns to the left arm, right cheek, and chest area. Read details...
At 72,000 miles the passenger seat belt airbag light went on and it will not reset. No accident or any other problem occurred with the passenger seat belt or air bag. It was not in motion and the light came on at engine start and did not go out. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 BMW 535i. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph, the contact noticed the air bag warning light illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer leith BMW located at (5603 capital blvd, raleigh, nc 27616 (919) 882-2420) and inform that Read details...
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. Read details...
87,000 miles warning light passenger air bag not engaged and may cause damage. Quoted $1800 BMW certified mechanic to replace, fix. Looking for recall as many others experienced the same. Was told that you can't tell whether the airbag will inflate or not. Against the law to disconnect the light. Read details...