2005 BMW 530I air bags problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 BMW 530I — 64% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 530i. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the failure affected…”
filed Apr 17, 2018
“I bought this car last year with 140,000 miles on it. The passenger side airbag light and seatbelt light both came on after maybe a month of driving. I took it to the bmw shop and they said that it came on because I had something heavy sitting in the seat---nothing heavier than my purse. They…”
filed Nov 7, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 530i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and refused any repair or assistance.. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000. Updated…”
filed Jun 14, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other 530I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 530I | 13 | 52% |
| 2007 530I | 20 | 27% |
| 2006 530I | 32 | 38% |
| 2004 530I | 49 | 38% |
| 2003 530I | 17 | 37% |
| 2002 530I | 8 | 28% |
| 2001 530I | 4 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 BMW 530I
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.