Air Bag Light On Problems of BMW 745

BMW 745 owners have reported 16 problems related to air bag light on (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2002 BMW 745

Failure Date: 03/06/2018

We have being having problems with the safety issues of this car, sometimes the car will be fine and all of the sudden it dies completly leaving you stranded, the car will crank over and wont start. We have taking to the shop and we have emails from BMW of north America addressing this issue and they advice the repair shop to replace battery, fuel pump, and some modulators and the problem still not fix. This car is being a money pit. The car was towed again to the BMW service dealership to get diagnosed again for the same problem. Also in this BMW brake lights come on and there is nothing wrong with the brakes, airbag light will come on as well. I used to own a Mercedes Benz e430 and I never had any problems with it. My husband likes BMW's, but there is nothing but problems one after another very frustrating. Maybe we got a lemon car all alone and we have being paying the price ever since.

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2 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 BMW 745

Failure Date: 08/16/2017

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 745li. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit while driving. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not mention any recalls for the air bag failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

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3 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2003 BMW 745

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.

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4 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2003 BMW 745

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.

5 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2003 BMW 745

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.

6 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 BMW 745

Failure Date: 08/12/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745i. The VIN was not provided. The contact stated that while driving at about 35 mph, he heard an unusual loud noise and momentarily, the front end of the vehicle exploded into flames. There was no warning indicator. The contact's clothes cut on fire. The failure occurred in front of a fire station, so as the contact ran out of the vehicle, he was rescued by the fire station attendants who also extinguished the fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed and was towed to a tow yard. Both fire and police reports were filed. The contact sustained minor injuries but did not require a medical attention. When notified of the incident, the manufacturer said the explosion could have been from the air bags, but stated that BMW did not use takata air bags. The failure mileage was 150,000. Fe.

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7 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2003 BMW 745

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.

8 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2002 BMW 745

Failure Date: 01/07/2014

Air bag light on seat driver want adjust proper.

9 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 BMW 745

Failure Date: 06/21/2013

My car was due for state inspection and I took it into richmond BMW in midlothian va. The technician called and said the airbag light was on and the sensor is bad. There is an airbag recall for the other BMW series but it didn't include the seven series. There are other 7 series owners experiencing the same thing. I read this on the BMW forums and it is a lot of BMW owners spending money for something that should be recalled as well. Can you please consider our cars as well.

10 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2003 BMW 745

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.

11 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2002 BMW 745

Failure Date: 01/15/2012

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 745i. While driving approximately 55 mph, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who checked all connections to the air bags, scanned the computer, and the light dimmed. The failure recurred after two weeks and the light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. A follow-up appointment was scheduled with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

12 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2002 BMW 745

Failure Date: 08/02/2011

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 745li. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the air bag sensor mat was cracked, which in turn deactivated the air bag and made the light illuminate. The failure and current mileages were 81,500.

13 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2003 BMW 745

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.

14 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 BMW 745

Failure Date: 09/01/2010

The contact owns a 2004 BMW 745li. While driving approximately 40 mph, the front passenger side air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the front passenger seat sensor was replaced. The failure occurred again a few months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that a software upgrade was needed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000 and the current mileage was approximately 68,000.

15 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2002 BMW 745

Failure Date: 04/16/2010

2002 BMW 745li. Air bag light on dash board came on, which means something is now wrong with the air bag or the air bag sensors. Because of this issue my air bags will not activate if a crash occurs. This safety issue concerns me and requires immediate attention. Another problem is the oil pressure valve is leaking oil which has caused slippery conditions and unwanted pollutants (dirty motor oil) to seep into the ground because of the continuous leaking.

16 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 BMW 745

Failure Date: 10/27/2009

Car is a 2005 BMW 745i. Driver's side occupant sensor (in seat) has cracked and is causing airbag light to illuminate and as I understand is disabling the driver's side airbag. There is already a recall on the car for the passenger-side sensor cracking, which is a very similar part. Dealership and BMW USA is refusing to assist me, I believe that due to the similarities in nature to the passenger-side seat sensor recall, the drivers-side seat sensor needs to be looked into as well for obvious safety reasons.


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