2004 BMW 525I air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 34 complaints for the 2004 BMW 525I, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the air bags complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Faulty air bag system. The passenger restraint light illuminated on the dash. The consumer contacted the dealer who indicated that the first available appointment wa a month from that date.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 525I. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, two warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel, indicating that the passenger air bags failed. The dealer and manufacturer were both notified of the failure. The contact was notified of the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal), however was informed that the VIN was not included. The failure and current mileages were 105,000.
Other problems reported for the 2004 BMW 525I
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Seats 17 complaints