2006 BMW M5 Air bags Problems

“Upon starting my car, I received an error message fault in passenger restraint system affecting air bags, belt tensioner or belt force limiter the message continues to show up every day.. This is the same issue that has a recall in all other 5 series models for this year, 2006 and has a recall for those vehicles. This model should be added since its the same issue. See attached.”

“The dashboard air bag and seat belt warning lights would activate whenever anyone would sit in the front passenger seat. They eventually would go out, but now are permanently on. The central computer display also puts out a similar text warning message whenever I start up the car. It claims that the seat belt and airbag are malfunctioning for the front passenger and I presume are now disabled. Looking into this, it is a faulty sensor mat within the front passenger seat. …”

“Malfunction in passenger restraint system. Warning message stating fault in passenger - restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt force limiter is activated every few minutes that car is in drive. Was informed that the passenger airbags will not deploy in the event of a crash. Dealership informed me that this was not covered by warranty and my extended warranty provider (hendricks autoguard) has refused to honor its obligations by claiming the part is a non-covered electrical component.”

“There is a message reading passenger restraint system malfunction. I found out it is the seat sensor in the seat that turns the airbag on and off when someone is sitting in the seat, so the airbag is always off regardless if someone is on the seat or not. I know there was a recall with a bunch of other 2006 5 series but the dealer is saying mine is not included. I believe the 2006 M5 should also be included in the recall if it is having the same issue as the other vehicles in the recall.”

“My vehicle has a light on for an air bag having a fault. After visiting the Bmw dealership, they have informed me that this is a usual problem on this vehicle. The specific problem is the sensor on the passenger seat. The sensor detects if there is a passenger sitting or the seat is vacant. Bmw has informed me that its a simple sensor, and usually would have a minimal cost. But instead Bmw wants to charge you for replacing the entire seat. So the $20 sensor turns into a $4000 job. The most interesting thing, is that Bmw knows about this problem and does not want to do anything to rectify it.”