2006 BMW 530I air bags problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 BMW 530I — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V273000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…”
filed May 27, 2022
“The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated, and remained illuminated. Additionally, the check engine and brake warning lights also illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer to be…”
filed Mar 9, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger…Campaign 17V428000 · Jul 6, 2017
- Front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger…Campaign 13V564000 · Nov 12, 2013
Air Bags problems in other 530I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 530I | 13 | 52% |
| 2007 530I | 20 | 27% |
| 2005 530I | 37 | 64% |
| 2004 530I | 49 | 38% |
| 2003 530I | 17 | 37% |
| 2002 530I | 8 | 28% |
| 2001 530I | 4 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.