2006 BMW 5 Series air bags problems

36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 BMW 5 Series — 42% of all complaints for this model year.

Air Bags complaints

42%

share of all complaints

70,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

3 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Front passenger seat occupancy detection mat had to be replaced as it was defective. Though not in previous recalls in similar bmws and similar years, the error presented a safety issue that would disable the front passenger air bags and increase the risk of injury during a crash. With this error…”
filed Sep 18, 2017
“The passenger seat airbag malfunctioned casing the seat to have to be removed and sensor replaced. There was a recall on this but my car, and 2 of my friends cars were not included on the recall, my friends were charged by the dealership. My engine leaks oil onto the exhaust manifold causing smoke…”
filed Jan 5, 2017

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. Limited warranty has been extended, up to 15 years, on certain vehicles, without mileage limitation for front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor (oc3) (materials…
SIB-01-09-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2014