2005 BMW 525I air bags problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 BMW 525I — 63% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After having an independent mechanic scan my vehicle with an advanced scan tool, the error that came up was for the "passenger seat occupancy sensor". This fault has caused both the airbag and seatbelt light to reman illuminated continuously. The first time it happened, I had the code reset. But…”
filed Jan 9, 2018
“Front passenger seat occupancy sensor has failed. Rear left hand brake/backup light is problematic and intermittently works, usually only shows up on car's dashboard while in reverse, but sometimes will stay on-screen during driving. Front ashtray outlet/cigarette lighter doesn't work.”
filed Apr 3, 2017
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% |
| 2004 525I | 33 | 39% |
| 2003 525I | 10 | 31% |
| 2002 525I | 8 | 29% |
| 2001 525I | 4 | 18% |
| 1995 525I | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.