Five problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2006 BMW 550. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 BMW 550 based on all problems reported for the 2006 550.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 550i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v428000 (air bags). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 184,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 550i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to BMW of las vegas (6900 w sahara Ave, nv 89117, (702) 570-0279), but the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Steering malfunction issue and restraint system malfunction message. I'm aware that BMW had recalls on these issues that I am having however I called BMW USA and my VIN number they say wasn't involved in the recall. However I'm having the same issue.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW 550i. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph attempting to avoid crashing into an animal was crossing the road, the contact swerved to the right and crashed into a tree. The air bag deployed. The contact sustained burns on the neck and right wrist. Also the contact required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Pam.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW 550i. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph attempting avoid crashing into an animal, the vehicle was maneuver over to the right and crashed into a tree. The airbag deployed burning the contact. The contact sustained burns to the right wrist, forehead, and the left side of neck which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate the failure mileage was 130,000. Pam.