Two problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2006 BMW M5. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 BMW M5 based on all problems reported for the 2006 M5.
Upon starting my car, I received an error message " fault in passenger restraint system affecting air bags, belt tensioner or belt force limiter" the message continues to show up every day. . This is the same issue that has a recall in all other 5 series models for this year, 2006 and has a recall for those vehicles. This model should be added since its the same issue. See attached.
Tl - the contact owns a 2006 BMW M5. The contact stated that 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. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 88,000. Pm.