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The contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi.after starting the vehicle, the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated as the air bag alarm sounded throughout the vehicle.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was notified.the failure mileage was 168,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. While driving 25 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred more than once. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 125,000.
The passenger restraint system alarm came on for the first time while sitting in a parking lot. Bmw says that my vehicle, a 2006 bmw 525xi is not captured under the current recall 13v564000, which fixes this problem.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag warning light flashed and suddenly remained illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer had been notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was not available.updated 06/14/16*lj
I get seat belt/airbag communication fault
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. The contact stated that he was concerned for his safety because the parts were not available in to order repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the parts delay. There were no failures at this time. The current mileage was 70,800.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the frontal air bag sensor module experienced a failure. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was notified that the warranty period was expired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. The contact stated there was a crack in the front driver side seat cushion and the crack caused the air bag warning light to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed to the contact that the vin failed to qualify for a repairs under nhtsa campaign id number:08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The failure and the current mileage was 101,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. While an occupant was seated in the front passenger seat the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated, indicating that the air bags and seat belt were inoperablethe dealer diagnosed that the passenger seat detection mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000. Updated 03/03/17*lj
Message appears that there is a malfunction with the passenger air bag and reminded passenger to wear seat belt until it is looked into. Also a warning about the power steering sensor malfunction. These are both safety issues but bmw has been of no help.
Computer drawing down battery and car will not start seems to happen more when it's damp and raining this happens when the car is parked passenger airbag light is on bmw would like $2500. To reboot computer i think its a scam
The front passenger air bag warning light flashed and suddenly remained illuminated.it is related to the campaign #13v564000.i contacted bmw and was told that my vehicle is not included in the recall for this campaign. I believe it should be as my symtoms are the same as listed in the campaign.
Computer drawing down battery and car will not start seems to happen more when it's damp and raining this happens when the car is parked passenger airbag light is on bmw would like $2500. To reboot computer i think its a scam
Mcm burned up got wet and stank up whole trunk because of design flaw by bmwwe were driving as it burned up till we had to pull over because of the awful smell
My bmw was parked outside a restaurant in overland park, ks, at lunch time on march 7, 2017. Auto was locked and all windows and skylight were closed. When i returned to my car after lunch, the car was unlocked and all windows and skylight were open. The key was in my purse and was untouched. Possible theft attempt?
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. While driving, the contact noticed an odor of burning rubber and the alternator warning indicator illuminated. Also, the power failed without warning. The contact stated the vehicle was not able to start without receiving a jump. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the wires connected to the battery were burned. The contact stated they would take the vehicle to the dealer to receive an official diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an oil leak. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who determined that the engine cylinder head was fractured and causing the oil leak. The contact called the manufacturer but was provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 77,000.
While driving on the interstate with speed limit 70 mph, a warning message appeared transmission failure & reduce speed. The car slowed down itself while ongoing traffic approached extremely fast. My car would not accelerate to the 5th or 6th gear. I had to i get off the interstate as quickly as i could. In a panic i called aaa to tow my car. Thinking there was truly something wrong with my transmission, although i kept up with maintenance. Needless to say this message that popped up was incorrect. There was nothing wrong with my transmission.
I get seat belt/airbag communication fault
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. While an occupant was seated in the front passenger seat the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated, indicating that the air bags and seat belt were inoperablethe dealer diagnosed that the passenger seat detection mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000. Updated 03/03/17*lj
The passenger restraint system alarm came on for the first time while sitting in a parking lot. Bmw says that my vehicle, a 2006 bmw 525xi is not captured under the current recall 13v564000, which fixes this problem.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. The contact stated that while driving at various low speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
When i came to red light and went to push my brake a warning light appeared on dash with the message left brake lamp malfunction and my brake would not push down.this has happened several times since last week and i found an open recall that fits my car exactly but my car in not covered.why????
The brake lines rusted through and lost fluid very quickly as i was driving. I was able to make it to a garage, driving very carefully. Why are the brake lines made of a material which rusts?the garage told me the vehicle was unsafe to drive until the brake lines were replaced. The cost was $491.88.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. While coming to a full stop at a traffic light, the contact had to depress the brakes with both feet in order to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that no warning indicators were illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The vin and failure mileage were unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. While attempting to park on a slight incline, the brakes failed and the vehicle rolled backwards. The contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard. The dealer stated that the vacuum pump leaked oil into the brake booster. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.
When i came to red light and went to push my brake a warning light appeared on dash with the message left brake lamp malfunction and my brake would not push down.this has happened several times since last week and i found an open recall that fits my car exactly but my car in not covered.why????
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