NHTSA Complaint #11654120 — 2018 BMW 530E SEAT BELTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11654120
Vehicle	2018 BMW 530E
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	April 8, 2025
Date Filed	April 11, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

The seatbelt/passenger seat fails to recognize a passenger is occupying the seat and turns off the airbag. This issue has been reported many times to BMW and on vehicle forums. This is an expensive fix ($2800) that should be issued a recall by the manufacture and not passed onto the owner of the car.

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