4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,750 miles

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problem #4

Jul 102019

528

  • 119,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528I. The contact stated that the instrument panel indicated, that the passenger restrain system was deactivated and to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The contact stated that the front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat was deactivated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #3

Dec 312018

528

  • miles
Fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. This started happening a year ago after visiting dealership for oil change. I cannot have passenger next to me because we are afraid of malfunction in airbag system.

- San Mateo, CA, USA

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problem #2

Apr 012019

528

  • miles
Seat airbag sensor malfunctioning

- Hollister, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 012018

528

  • miles
Air bag sensor for front passenger seat not working. Replaced once while vehicle under warranty. Same sensor malfunction again. BMW will not replace unless I pay, cost of replacing sensor over $4,000. I believe it should be covered by BMW since same part is again not working.

- Pacifica, CA, USA

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