2006 BMW 550I air bags problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 BMW 550I — 57% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 BMW 550I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was…”
filed Aug 31, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 550i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was…”
filed Apr 30, 2018
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 550I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 550I | 5 | 6% |
| 2008 550I | 6 | 19% |
| 2007 550I | 8 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 BMW 550I
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.