Air Bag Problems of BMW 745

BMW 745 owners have reported 14 problems related to air bag (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of BMW 745 based on all problems reported for the 745.

1 Air Bag problem of the 2004 BMW 745

Failure Date: 05/01/2023

The contact owns a 2004 BMW 745li. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 04v379000 (seats) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000.

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2 Air Bag problem of the 2003 BMW 745

Failure Date: 05/06/2020

It showed up on my dash board and now its not going away.

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3 Air Bag problem of the 2002 BMW 745

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

The seat belts in the car has not tightening tension. The red lights are on indicating that, fault in pass. - restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Fasten and continue to wear belts.

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4 Air Bag problem of the 2002 BMW 745

Failure Date: 11/19/2015

I have read that there was a safety recall on some model of the BMW. And I would like to know why haven't the NHTSA haven't put out a bulletin on the BMW 745li about the seats blets and the airbags. When there are alot of complaints about this problem. I feel that we are driving a very unsafe car. Now on my vehicle the passenger seat belt will not retrack. And I am un able to carry anyone in the front seat. On the driver side I had that broblem to but the seat belt is able to fasten. This happen when I was driving.

5 Air Bag problem of the 2003 BMW 745

Failure Date: 01/23/2015

Following error when driving vehicle: "fault in pass-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Fasten and continue to wear seatbelts. Please contact the nearest BMW center" in the navigation system when starting the car. " 2003 BMW 745i. This model/year was not included in prior recall.

6 Air Bag problem of the 2002 BMW 745

Failure Date: 05/26/2014

Started my 745i up for a quick trip to the store and received a restraint system failure light. After some research it seems that this has been a problem with the 7 series for some time and BMW has even issued a recall with a 10 year restriction. I cannot understand why my 2002 is not covered under this recall since BMW is aware that this has been a problem. Presently my car is unsafe to drive and the cost to repair by dealer is extremely high. BMW needs to own up to all models with this problem since this is a serious safety issue.

7 Air Bag problem of the 2002 BMW 745

Failure Date: 05/21/2013

Got on freeway drove 10 miles got off freeway. Stopped at lights in normal traffic, going 35mph. Than all of a sudden light and warning comes on saying pass-restraint air bag malfunction. Wont read my seatbelt when I buckel up nor when aitting in passenger is sitting.

8 Air Bag problem of the 2002 BMW 745

Failure Date: 05/15/2013

Airbag and seatbelt restraint fault light is on.

9 Air Bag problem of the 2003 BMW 745

Failure Date: 04/08/2012

My vehicle is a 2003 BMW 745li that has an drive system and the latest warning note came up on the idrive screen that says, "fault in pass. -restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Fasten and continue to wear belts. Please contact the nearest BMW center".

10 Air Bag problem of the 2002 BMW 745

Failure Date: 04/01/2012

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 745i. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the safety information module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 85,000.

11 Air Bag problem of the 2002 BMW 745

Failure Date: 12/20/2011

Fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag belt tensioner or belt force limiter.

12 Air Bag problem of the 2005 BMW 745

Failure Date: 08/12/2011

A full warning message appearing in the idrive was fault in pass. -restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Fasten and continue to wear belts. Please contact the nearest BMW center. Now the seat belt /air bag fail light stays on and provide a warning upon start-up.

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13 Air Bag problem of the 2002 BMW 745

Failure Date: 06/04/2003

The telematics and other electronics systems of the vehicle have failed or reported apparently erroneous information on many occasions. In most cases, these failures occur while the vehicle is in the midst of travel, which thereby causes the driver to become distracted from driving while focusing on the system failure. This poses a potential safety issue as it prevents the driver from devoting the needed attention to operation of the vehicle. Problems include, but are not limited to: airbag and srs warning messages; service engine messages indicating potential emissions problems; failure of dynamic drive system; inoperability of tire pressure monitoring; erroneous flat tire messages from tire pressure monitor; gas tank gauge reading empty although fule is in vehicle's tank; telephone system failures; failures and freezes of navigation system; failure of audio system which results in having to hold telephone or view navigation screen as audio commands are muted; inoperative voice commands.

14 Air Bag problem of the 2002 BMW 745

Failure Date: 01/19/2003

I purchase a new 745i and after 10months of constant aggravation and fustration by the numerous failures of this car, I would like for BMW to do something about this. My car constantly keep having engine failure, recently BMW had to replace the cylinder heads (for a new car this is unacceptable). I would to return this car to BMW for a fair exchange.


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