Air Bag Problems of BMW 7 Series

BMW 7 Series owners have reported 20 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warning light on (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of BMW 7 Series

The Air Bag problem

Getting error "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. " it seems to be a common problem fixed on 06 07 BMW 750li by recall what makes 08 different?   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

Takata recall air bag warning light issues, car was stationary   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Air bag warning indicator illuminated. Warning states fault in passenger restraint system affecting the airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter this warning illuminated upon starting the vehicle on 9/30/2018. There was no one sitting the in passenger seat and there have been no collisions.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Trouble light shows-- passenger restraint system. My mechanic diagnosed it as a defective seat module sensor in the front passenger seat. His cost of repair is $1,200 with no assurances that the problem will be resolved due to the takata air bag response to this sensor.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that while braking at any speed, the vehicle would jerk and experience an increased stopping distance. The failure recurred whenever the brakes were applied.   Read details...




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