NHTSA Complaint #11519021 — 2018 BMW 540I

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11519021
Vehicle	2018 BMW 540I
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	March 8, 2023
Date Filed	April 26, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The seat occupancy sensor malfunctioned. The technician said the computer showed it had moisture that caused the problem. I had the sensor replaced and the repair shop siad there was no sign of moisture contamination. I took pictures of the seat cushion allow with the imbedded sensor and there is no sign of moisture. I feel the sensor was defective and BMW should have been responsible for the replacement but they use the excuse that moisture caused the problem.

Related Complaints for the 2018 BMW 540I

Other SEATS Complaints

#11648020 — March 13, 2025 — i was just driving my bmw and a airbag light and a malfunction error popped up on my dashboard, that read that the Pa...

#11641549 — February 9, 2025 — Constantly pops up a message for passenger restraint system malfunction. I had an accident where I swerved off the ro...

#11591952 — June 1, 2024 — When i have a passenger in the car I will intermittantly get the warning "Passenger restraint system malfunction" whi...

#11542421 — September 3, 2023 — My car has around 74k miles on it. I had the following service request warning present itself this last week, 'Passe...

#11480988 — August 24, 2022 — Passenger seat indicator light keeps going off intermittently. Dealer says its a seat pad issue. We identified it i...

Recent Complaints for the 2018 BMW 540I

#11711754 — ENGINE — January 18, 2026 — For this item - Please refer to NTHSA RECALL 18V-465 : BMW Crank Sensor Recall 9/12/2018. In particular - this refer...

#11694413 — LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION — October 19, 2025 — Recurring System Failures: My vehicle has exhibited intermittent and unpredictable system malfunctions, including eng...

#11694413 — LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING — October 19, 2025 — Recurring System Failures: My vehicle has exhibited intermittent and unpredictable system malfunctions, including eng...

#11694413 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER — October 19, 2025 — Recurring System Failures: My vehicle has exhibited intermittent and unpredictable system malfunctions, including eng...

#11686413 — AIR BAGS — September 10, 2025 — "Passenger Restraint System (Malfunction)" warning appears on the main screen and instrument panel blocking other inf...