Table 1 shows seven common air bag related problems of the 2004 BMW 5 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag light on (seven problems).
The following message came on the screen of the idrive of the car when my 76 year old mother was placed in the passenger seat after returning to the parking lot after her's doctor visit: "passenger restraint system malfunction". It has been on since. Read details...
Passenger side seat belt and airbag light stays on. Read details...
Passenger seat/airbag warning malfunction. This warning has been on since I purchased vehicle. It is obviously the common seat mat sensor failure. And it would appear that either my VIN isn't on the previous recall or it has expired for my year and model. Read details...