2008 BMW 535XI Seats Problems

“The passenger seat occupancy mat failure light indicator is on. Brought back to the Bmw dealer, service technician stated that it is a recurring problem for Bmw. But service would cost $2,300 to fix. I asked if it is a recurring problem, then it is a defect. Bmw should fix the problem free of charge as I see in other recent recall announcements like last month for the Bmw x3.”

“I had the passenger restraint malfunction error show up on my vehicle's dash in 2013. At that time, the dealership replaced some module in the driver's side headrest. Not sure why would they have a replace a module in driver side when the error is in passenger side. But I didn't argue and let them replace it and paid $400 for the privilege. Now again in april 2015, same error is happening. First the dealer (Bmw of cleveland, solon, oh) couldn't find the problem for 2 days. …”

“Wednesday july 25th, 2018, as I was getting ready to leave work, I started my car which was parked in my company's underground garage and the interior became engulfed with smoke. I turned the car off and got out to check the engine. There was no smoke coming from the under the hood of the car. I got back into the car and started it again and more smoke entered into the car. I turned the car off and went back to my office to call aaa. Approximately 20-30 minutes later I went back to the car and immediately smelled smoke in the garage. …”

“87,000 miles warning light passenger air bag not engaged and may cause damage. Quoted $1800 Bmw certified mechanic to replace, fix. Looking for recall as many others experienced the same. Was told that you can't tell whether the airbag will inflate or not. Against the law to disconnect the light. Unable to diagnose without taking the seat apart.”

“I received a warning message restraint system malfunction! For no reason and it says pass, restraint system - fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter etc.”