Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2004 BMW 5 Series

Two problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 2004 BMW 5 Series. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2013

BMW recalled 2004 BMW 525i and others for the seat mat sensor. I had called them (2012-13) and they told me that my vehicle (based on VIN) wasnt part of the recall. I informed them that my vehicle's mat sensor was also defective and should be replaced by them. They, BMW USA told me that mine was not defective. I still cant understand if the rest are defective, how come mine is considered not defective when its inoperative and same problem as thousands of other 2004 525i.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2011

Within the past 6 months of driving, my airbag for the passenger side had tripped three times. The third time I brought it in, I researched on a recall for the passenger sensor. I printed out the page from safercar. Gov, and they told me that my VIN# does not fall under the category. The recall specifically stated for my BMW 545i 2004. I am not happy due to the fact that you buy a car and for something that cannot wear out brakes. . .


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