BMW 545 owners have reported 10 problems related to warning light on (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2004 BMW 545i. While the vehicle was parked, the air bag and passenger seat belt warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 181,500.
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Tl-the contact owns a 2005 BMW 545i. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the air bag and seat belt warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger seat central mat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number 08v384000 (air bags) however, the VIN number was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. The VIN was not available. Pam.
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The contact owns a 2005 BMW 545i. The contact stated that while pulling into his driveway at unknown speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 545i. The contact stated that the front passenger seat air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure was 99,500 and the current mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 545i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the front passenger seat entry mat would need to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) that however, the manufacturer advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 545i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag and seat belt warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the front passenger air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,200.
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 545i. The contact was driving 15 mph when the air bag restraint warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the passenger restraint mat sensor malfunctioned. The dealer also confirmed that the VIN failed to qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number:08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The manufacturer was contacted and noted the VIN. The consumer was advised an investigation was taking place. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,120 and the current mileage was 50,150. Updated 05/02/bf updated 05/04/12.
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 545i. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the front passenger seat cushion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
Tl- contact own a 2005 BMW 545i. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the sensor for the front passenger needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been replair. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 97,000. Kmj.
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 545i. The contact stated the air bag and power transmission warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle also occasionally stalled while driving on the highway. The dealer and manufacturer were notified and made the contact aware of the NHTSA campaign id number: 05v504000 (power train:automatic transmission) and the NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) recall, but the VIN was not associated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems | |
| Warning Light On problems | |
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems |