Air Bag Light On Problems of BMW 545

BMW 545 owners have reported 9 problems related to air bag light on (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 BMW 545

Failure Date: 07/24/2017

Takada recall. My car's make cracking noise or groaned noises as some other e60 owners described. The noises sounded as the car start rolling at low speed whether go straight or turn a little to left or right. It's happened every time. The airbag light come on during drive and it is off when I shut off the engine. The next time I start the car is still remain stayed on, and it's goes off during drive. The steering wheel seems not firm unlike e39 is more firm. I found a forum where the e60 owners had similar problem and the dealer solved the problems I mentioned above by just replace the takata airbag and maybe an update of software involved. In conclusion to my complaint regarding takada airbag the BMW should open a recall for my car or add my car to the recall list as it's not safe for me and my family. Please help, thank you.

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2 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 BMW 545

Failure Date: 03/08/2017

My passenger side air bag light and seat belt light are both on at all times. The on board computer says fault in passenger side seat belt or seat belt tensioner. Also the back brakes don't work at all but the front ones do. Was wondering if this was a recall matter before I spend thousands to fix the problem.

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3 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 BMW 545

Failure Date: 02/08/2017

Airbag light is on. I am very sure that it is the floor mat pressure sensors for the airbag system.

4 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 BMW 545

Failure Date: 12/07/2016

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 545i. While driving approximately 30 mph, the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and replaced the sensor, but the failure recurred after two weeks. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic who informed the contact about an air bag recall and referred the contact to NHTSA. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

5 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 BMW 545

Failure Date: 04/28/2016

Not too long ago I had my car parked on a street on a sunny day. I got in the vehicle and started it and received a message on my idrive saying that there is a passenger restraint system malfunction and a airbag light along with the seatbelt light lit up on the dash. Dealer says that there is no recall for this issue yet online I've read that my model does in fact have a recall for this issue.

6 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 BMW 545

Failure Date: 11/01/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 BMW 545i. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,520. Js.

7 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 BMW 545

Failure Date: 05/29/2013

My car have an overheated cable connection and is causing increased electric resistance, which is a recall and also the passenger airbag light is on and BMW refuse to fix the issues. . They say my VIN wasn't one of the car that's in their database for the recalls. . . . . . . .

8 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 BMW 545

Failure Date: 02/08/2012

I purchase this vehicle on 2012, three days after the purchase, I come back to the dealership, because "air bag light its on", two days later when I pick up my car, air bags lights still on, the mecanic said its a sensor. A yera later bring the car to another mecanic, who said its "no air bag connected" wich scared me because me and my entire family are on risk, what happend if we crash? where its the air bags? they was deployed before in a car accident with a previous owner, but dealership dont tell me nothing about this, they sold me the cars said "its not car accident involved". Now I try to they take his car and pay me back what I pay or just give me another car, but its difficult to talk to this people. I feel as victim of "fraud" if I have the knowledge that this car had a accident before, I dont take this vehicle. Have to be a responsable for this outlaw action. The dealership name its "florida fine cars" located on "21151 NW 2nd avenue- miami gardens, FL 33169. " phone "(305) 384-6400. I just need justice in this case please, help me please.

9 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 BMW 545

Failure Date: 05/12/2010

On may 12th, I was driving my 2005 545i BMW at 8pm with my wife and two children on the highway. The display indicated a windshield wiper malfunction (would not turn off or control speed of wipers). After a few more miles, I noticed there was no communication to any of the steering column controls, nor did the turn signals work (would not stay on unless held down). Almost simultaneously, the airbag malfunction warning came on, seat belt tensioners may not function, and the active steering system malfunction warning came on, indicating that the car's steering wheel may not be properly aligned with the wheels. The car became more difficult (more effort) to steer, with loss of some power steering. I was able to control the car back down to 20 mph. After stopping at a traffic light, the car entered transmission failsafe program, limiting the car to gears r, n, 1, 2, 3 for the remainder of the trip home. The next morning, the high battery drain indicator came on also. Power windows and remote key functions ceased to work, although I could still control the sunroof. I promptly brought the car into the dealership the next morning on may 13th. The BMW dealership ran a diagnostic and states the szl module in the steering column needs to be replaced. The car is at 51050 miles, and beyond warranty coverage at 5 years old. BMW na will not cover the costs of repair to the vehicle to correct this safety issue, even though there was a technical service bulletin (si b340506) issued for 2006 models describing similar failures in their products. I am submitting this report so that this would not happen to other drivers and their families with similar cars.


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