Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2010 BMW 5 Series.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
Air bag warning light illuminates with adult passenger firmly belted into passenger seat. Light remains illuminated for periods which vary from 5 minutes to 30 minutes. There is no way to tell if this is a defective light only or if the air bag is inoperative. An additional safety concern is that BMW diagnostic techniques are not able to detect this failure. BMW refuses to correct the defect.