This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The passenger seat occupancy sensor has failed. As a result, the airbags will not deploy on the passenger side, if a passenger is present, in an accident. The error is displayed as soon as the passenger sits. Warning lights go out after restarting the car and if the passenger seat is unoccupied.
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.
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.
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.
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- San Jose, CA, USA