2007 BMW 5 Series Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 46%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 BMW 5 Series, 46% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had an on & off issue since last week of this year about the airbag & seatbelt warning being illuminated on the dashboard & overhead console of my 2007 Bmw 530 xi. It will stay on for a while as I start the car but will turn off by itself after driving a few miles. Now since last week the warning light stays on. The idrive screen shows pass. Restraints system fault in passenger-restraints system affecting the airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Continue to wear the seatbelt. Have the system checked by Bmw service center . …”
NHTSA complaint #10593738, filed 2014-05, 63,000 miles“Vehicle keeps saying passenger restraint malfunction. Passenger air bag will not deploy in an event of an accident. There was a recall for the year 2004-2006 models, for the same reason (passenger restraint malfunction). The recall does not cover the 2007, 2008, 2009 model. The car has never been in an accident, and I feel like if it does, my passenger air bag should deploy when there is a body occupying that seat. The car says the passenger air bag will not deploy when an accident occurs, this is a serious defect. This should not be a problem in any vehicle, let alone a Bmw.”
NHTSA complaint #10457839, filed 2012-05, 89,000 miles“The passenger restraint airbag/seat belt warning light show up because the mat sensor under passenage seat is broken by normal use. Bmw refuse to honor the free fix for this issue and wanted to charge around $1300 for the repair the safty issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10443609, filed 2012-01, 79,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10056703Sep 1, 2014Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. Limited warranty has been extended, up to 15 years, on certain vehicles, without mileage limitation for front passenger air bag…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 17% |
| 2009 | 1 | 13% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 46% |
| 2006 | 36 | 42% |
| 2005 | 10 | 48% |
| 2004 | 29 | 45% |
| 2003 | 4 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 5 Series
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 5 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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