3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,167 miles

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problem #6

Nov 192021

528

  • miles
I had been having problems with my seatbelt alarm coming on for a while with nothing in the seat of the passenger and then as I was trying to turn in to park I heard a click from my steering wheel as if it didn-€™t want to turn and the driver seat restraint malfunction error popped up. Now my horn will not work as well. I-€™m told that the dealership is the only place it can be repaired. I-€™m worried that it will deploy on me while driving. I-€™m sure this is an issue others have experienced as well.

- Greenville , SC, USA

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problem #5

Feb 022021

528

  • 69,000 miles
Passenger restraint system malfunction. Light will not go out. Dealership BMW of sterling in sterling va says passenger sensor mat has to be replaced as airbag will not deploy in case of an accident.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

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problem #4

May 152019

528

  • 25,000 miles
The front passenger occupancy seat sensor is defective/not working even though the car has only 25,000 miles. This is a safety issue and there are so many owners has similar issue with this design

- Fulshear, TX, USA

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problem #3

Jul 252018

528

  • 76,000 miles
Airbag restraint system malfunction passenger side indicator comes on. Stating restraint had malfunctioned and might not work. Passenger seat of not registering properly.

- East Windsor, NJ, USA

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problem #2

May 172018

528 4-cyl

  • 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528I. Whenever the front passenger seat was occupied, the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (center BMW, 5201 van nuys blvd, sherman oaks, ca 91401) where it was diagnosed that the seat sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under warranty or recall; therefore, the contact would be responsible for repairs. The failure mileage was 47,000.

- Encino, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 072017

528

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 BMW 5-series. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V020000 (air bags) and 17V138000 (power train). The part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact spoke with the dealer, BMW of columbus, Georgia, and was informed that parts were ordered for NHTSA campaign number: 17V020000 (air bags); however, VIN tool confirms remedy not yet available for the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.

- Upatoi, GA, USA

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