2004 BMW 5 Series seats problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2004 BMW 5 Series — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Passenger seat/airbag warning malfunction. This warning has been on since I purchased vehicle. It is obviously the common seat mat sensor failure. And it would appear that either my vin isn't on the previous recall or it has expired for my year and model. But my wife sits in that seat and if we…”
filed Sep 21, 2018
“Bmw recalled 2004 bmw 525i and others for the seat mat sensor. I had called them (2012-13) and they told me that my vehicle (based on vin) wasn't part of the recall. I informed them that my vehicle's mat sensor was also defective and should be replaced by them. They, bmw usa told me that mine was…”
filed Aug 29, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT HEATING SYSTEMS, UPON ENTERING AND…Campaign 04V575000 · Dec 6, 2004
Seats problems in other 5 Series years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 5 Series | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 5 Series | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 5 Series | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 5 Series | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 BMW 5 Series
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.