NHTSA Complaint #11455942 — 2006 BMW 530I

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11455942
Vehicle	2006 BMW 530I
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	November 8, 2021
Date Filed	March 9, 2022
Mileage	127,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated, and remained illuminated. Additionally, the check engine and brake warning lights also illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

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