2004 BMW 525I air bags problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2004 BMW 525I — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Passenger restraint system warning appears each time we get into the vehicle and start the ignition. Airbag deployment red icon constantly illuminated on the dashboard. The air conditioning system is not working properly. The car does not cool or get cold until the car is in motion. We had a…”
filed Jul 15, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 525i. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side seat sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…”
filed Jul 1, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other 525I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 525I | 25 | 35% |
| 2006 525I | 44 | 57% |
| 2005 525I | 22 | 63% |
| 2003 525I | 10 | 31% |
| 2002 525I | 8 | 29% |
| 2001 525I | 4 | 18% |
| 1995 525I | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 BMW 525I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.