BMW 550 owners have reported 35 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warning light on (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems | |
| Warning Light On problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems | |
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems |
This is for a 2014 BMW 550i. Getting a red warning light indicating the passenger airbag is malfunctioning. The driver side had a recall but not the passenger. This is very dangerous and should be addressed. The dealership wants over $2,700 to fix it. Doesn't feel right. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 550i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who recommended that the passenger seat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Read details...
Car has faulty passenger seat occupancy sensor matt. Recall for this issue was done in 2014 - the recall called for inspection and possible replacement. In the instance of my car the matt was inspected and not-replaced. Read details...
Front passenger air bag light warming on I-drive and air bad light lit on dash. Passenger restraint failure. Fault in passenger restraint system affecting air bag,belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Fasten and continue to wear belts. On 24-7. Read details...
I was rear ended on the left side exiting the freeway when my car spun to the right into a guardrail head on and continued into a 360 degree motion. The roads were clear and normal weather conditions. Read details...