NHTSA Complaint #11547975 — 2017 BMW 540I

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11547975
Vehicle	2017 BMW 540I
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	August 22, 2023
Date Filed	October 3, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

1. Airbag Light - Repaired on 9/18/23 ( cause : pass. front seat occupancy detection ) a. no explanation needed b. replaced by dealer c. warning chime and message on dash d. Labor and part cost $2380.93 2. Instrument Cluster - Repaired on 9/18/23 ( Blackout , loss of speedometer , fuel level , engine temp. directional indicator , etc. a. Cluster would blink ( on - off ) than total blackout. b. Labor and part cost $1905.28

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