Table 1 shows seven common air bag related problems of the 2006 BMW M5. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (six problems).
The car has an issue with passenger airbag occupancy sensor, when someone sits on the passanger seat the airbag turns on, these Bmws has many recalls for this issue, for some reason mine does not fall into the recall. Read details...
The vehicle warning system displayed a passenger restraint fault which disables the passenger air bag deployment. The problem was initially intermittent, but within one week is now permanently displayed. A diagnostic scan by my dealer indicates a fault with the passenger seat occupancy sensor(s). Read details...
Front passenger seat air bag seat occupancy sensor mat, the passenger restraint system malfunction warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. Read details...