Air Bag Light On problems of the 2003 BMW 745

Six problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2003 BMW 745. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2016

(ak dealer info inadequate) tl the contact owns a 2003 BMW 745li. After placing the vehicle in park, the contact noticed that the gear shifted independently into neutral. The contact called BMW of sterling and was informed that he had to pay for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the passenger air bag malfunction warning indicator illuminated continuously. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 181,000.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 745li. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.

3 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

There is a fault in the passager side seat belt code also the srs airbag light won't go off.

4 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2014

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 745l. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the air bag passenger restraint warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they stated that the front passenger's restraint module would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with the 2006 BMW 745li model vehicle but not the 2003 model (NHTSA campaign id number:13v564000: air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000. The VIN was unavailable.

5 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2012

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 745li. The contact stated that the air bag indicator light illuminated. In addition, the seat belts failed simultaneously. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The vehicle also could not be shifted from park. The contact had to leave the vehicle engaged in neutral in order to remove the key from the ignition and apply the emergency brake. The failure and the current mileage was 171,000.

6 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2011

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 745li. The contact stated the air bag light had been illuminating on the instrument panel for a few months. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer and the contact was advised that the front passenger seat sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact they were not sure the air bags would deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and current mileages were 117,000.


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