NHTSA Complaint #11634005 — 2018 BMW 530E SEAT BELTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11634005
Vehicle	2018 BMW 530E
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	January 3, 2025
Date Filed	January 3, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The Passenger Restraint System Malfunction warning light comes on randomly. Also the passenger side seat belt light comes on even if I put my wallet or something very light on the seat. I previously replaced the driver side seat sensor because the restraint system error was coming on. It seems odd that this critical component would fail in both seats by year six.

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