2007 BMW 530I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 27%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 BMW 530I, 27% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle sent error message about passenger side airbag failure in the am, complete electrical system failure in the evening when I went to return home. Dealer found water in trunk, below spare tire. Trunk above spare tire was dry, no signs of moisture. We experienced heavy rainfall on 3/17. Electrical system is fried - vehicle is inoperable. Appears to be failed sunroof water seals per Bmw service bulletin si b 61 13 06. In my professional opinion as a mechanical engineer, this is a design flaw. Multiple owners' forums concur.”
NHTSA complaint #10452325, filed 2012-03, 62,175 miles“The front passenger seat occupant detection light is on due to the mat cushion failure. This is very common on Bmw and most of them have a recall issued, but not for my 2007. Please advise as the dealership wants $1800 for a new one. Passenger airbag will not work unless replaced”
NHTSA complaint #11180906, filed 2019-02, 140,000 miles“My message display is stating that the airbag on the front passenger seat occupant may not deploy in a crash due to cracks and fatigue which could lead to a system failure, this looks like it could have been a recall issue that I wasn't notified about”
NHTSA complaint #11172155, filed 2019-01“I received a passenger restraint system malfunction error on my 2007 Bmw 530I. I was told by my mechanic that there has been a recall on the passenger seat sensor/control module, recall id # 99695, however, my car was not included because it does not have comfort seats. An internet search shows that this problem is quite common for other 2006 & 2007 Bmw 5 series sedans without comfort seats.”
NHTSA complaint #10660493, filed 2014-11“My car was in my driveway. My complaint is I just bought the car from a friend of our family and everything was. About a month later when I start the car I get this error fault in passenger restraint system effecting airbag-belt tensioner or belt for delimiter. So I call bmwusa to see if this was recalled. The man I spoke with said yes it was but I let me have your VIN# oh no I'm sorry not for your VIN I was shocked to think it would be a recall on one but not another. If it is effecting my air bag u would think. It would be a safety issue for all cars that get that error. …”
NHTSA complaint #11328082, filed 2020-06Related recalls
- 13V564000Nov 12, 2013BMW 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…Covers: BMW 530I 2006–2007, 750LI 2006–2007, 550I 2006–2007 +15 more
Related service bulletins
- 10148018Sep 1, 2014"?SI B01 09 14 September 2014 WarrantiesWarranties This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 09 14 dated August 2014. Please read this Service Information bulletin in…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 2 | 12% |
| 2020 | 2 | 20% |
| 2018 | 14 | 54% |
| 2017 | 4 | 22% |
| 2007 | 20 | 27% |
| 2006 | 32 | 38% |
| 2005 | 37 | 64% |
| 2004 | 49 | 38% |
| 2003 | 17 | 37% |
| 2002 | 8 | 28% |
| 2001 | 4 | 16% |
| 1995 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 530I
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 530I
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology