2007 BMW 525I Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 2007 BMW 525I, 8% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Passenger restraint failure warning came up on my 2007 525I. This has been a problem on previous models but after taking my vehicle into the dealership they informed me it would not be covered and would cost me roughly $2000 to repair. This is a severe safety issue as nobody can ride in the passenger seat. This should be covered with the other vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10605797, filed 2014-06, 94,000 miles“Warning message for passenger side air bag malfunction. Took to dealer and told it was the seat sensor. I did not replace it because it was way to much money. There are tons of complaints about the same thing happening to people with this car. Prior year cars have been recalled for the same issue. It sure seems like this year car has the same problem. Please help all of us Bmw owners out. Thank you!”
NHTSA complaint #10510929, filed 2013-05, 106,000 miles“Passenger seatbelt light is on at all times. According to dealership it is the seat mat sensor. Hardly anyone rides with me in the car, this should not have broken and should have been covered by the manufacturer warranty. Dealer provided an estimate of $1,265.34 to replace it. A total scam.”
NHTSA complaint #10423942, filed 2011-09, 77,000 miles“Started the engine. Passenger sat in vehicle. The passenger restraint system failure light appeared on screen. I thought it was a glitch. The light appeared on and off for several weeks. Went to an independent mechanic and told that it was the seat mat or sensor and the cost would run around 1500 at the dealer. Was told to check to see if there was a recall. Checked on the website and there was no recall but many complaints about the same problem occurring for the 2006 vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10526128, filed 2013-07, 63,000 miles“Updated: the contact owns a 2007 Bmw 525I. The driver was traveling at an unknown speed and attempting a right turn when another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The rear driver and passenger's side seat belts malfunctioned. The contact was a rear passenger and was thrown forward as the lap belt cut into her stomach. A police report was filed. The contact had to endure surgery to repair the damage to her stomach caused by the seat belt. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10546253, filed 2013-09Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 525I
25 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 525I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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