2007 BMW 525i Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 25 airbag complaints for the 2007 BMW 525i, 35% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 93,000. Two crashes and four injuries were reported, and BMW issued recall 13V564000 covering related airbag issues, though several owners say their VIN was excluded.
- Airbags complaints
- 25
- 35% of 72 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 72
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 93,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Passenger seat mat sensor fails, triggering an air bag or passenger restraint warning light that stays on or flashes intermittently.
- Some owners report the air bag warning light illuminates as soon as a passenger sits in the front seat, pointing to the same seat sensor problem.
- Several drivers say dealers told them their VIN was not included in the related BMW recall despite showing the identical sensor failure.
- In one case involving a head-on crash, the front air bags did not deploy, resulting in facial, shoulder, back, and head injuries.
- Owners describe repeat visits to dealers and independent mechanics who each diagnosed a failed passenger seat occupancy sensor.
When 2007 BMW 525i airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 17, 2008, latest Jan 30, 2023.
Airbags recalls for the 2007 BMW 525i
- NHTSA 13V564000Nov 12, 2013Airbags76,565 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Airbags complaints by 525i model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2007 BMW 525i?
- NHTSA lists 25 airbag complaints for the 2007 525i, which is 35% of all 72 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2007 BMW 525i airbags?
- Yes, recall 13V564000 covers airbag issues on related BMW models from that era, though several 2007 525i owners reported being told their VIN was not included.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2007 525i is 93,000 miles.
- Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 4 injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2007 525i, including one case where the airbags did not deploy in a head-on collision.