BMW 750li Airbag Problems

Airbag complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Sensor › Occupant classification
  4
• Frontal
  2
• Frontal › Sensor/control module
  1

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  59%
• 50k–75k
  1322%
• 75k–100k
  1933%
• 100k–150k
  1933%
• 150k+
  23%

What owners report

Takata recall.I was involved in a traffic accident which 100% of fault was assumed by the hitters insurance firm. The other driver ran through a redlight, at intersection of legacy and hedgcoxe in in plano, tx round 6:40 pm.the airbag did not deploy properly to protect me. The airbag attempted to deploy mere inches and exploded in my face causing hot air and metal to be released and blown into my face an eyes,the fireman on scene helped me out of car and stated that airbag and seat belt did not protect you because your injury is apparent. Subsequently following surgery, my left forearm was repaired with pernmant screws and plate holding my bones together. I suffered neck, back bilateral knees, and two fractures in my ankle. My left hand has extensive painful numbness and shooting pains one year after surgery. I am still grappling with limitations and disabilities to this day. …

Passenger restraint warning - apparently the passenger seat sensor has failed and the passenger airbags have been automatically disabled. A quick search shows that this seems to be a fairly common problem with BMW passenger seat sensors. There was even a recall for the issue, but the dealer claims my 2008 BMW 750li wasn't included in the recall (only 2006-2007 BMW 750li's). This car was built using the same parts. Shouldn't it be included in the recall list? Apparently the problem is so common that people are building "sensor bypass" devices and selling them on amazon/ebay to place the passenger airbags into "always on" mode. This kluge doesn't sound like a very safe solution, since small children could be injured by the airbag system if it deployed unnecessarily. Dealer has quoted nearly $1,400 for a fix. Bypass solution less than $100. …

I had my car towed to BMW OF WEST SPRINGFIELD MA, to get car initially overhaul and completely fixed I understand that are six underlying recalls airbags, odb communications, brakes, electrical, door latches, after calling and letting them know my car was on its way, I requested a courtesy call and no was given I call two days later to be told my car wasn't on the lot, then to be called back hours later to be told they could not find key to my vehicle, also they tried to make me pay for the lost key in WHICH THEY LOST, they still refuse to fix the recall and are requesting me get it towed out at there expense the recalls can only be fixed by BMW, also MASSACHUSETTS AND FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THEM TO BE FIXED, so therefore the car cannot leave the lot until recall is fixed

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag indicator illuminated. The contact searched the data on the vehicle and the "fault and pass restraint system affecting air bag, belt tensioner and belt force limiter" message appeared. The "fasten and continue wearing the seat belt" indicator also illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact stated that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Airbags never popped open, door handle opened and is still not shutting correctly. Since my car was paid in full, I did not carry full coverage only liability so I did not file a claim. I paid the damages out of my own pocket and just this week I've paid the last $1200.00 of the part ordered for last of repairs. In total ive paid a little over 15,000 out of my own money.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. On several occasions, while driving or while the vehicle was parked, the rear driver and passenger side door opened and closed independently without warning. The contact also stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact notified BMW of north America llc (300 chestnut ridge rd, woodcliff lake, nj 07677 [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the driver's side air bag needed to be replaced as part of a recall. The dealer stated that the passenger side air bag was not included in the recall and the contact would need to pay a fee for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the failure was not part of a recall and that the contact would need to contact a dealer. The recall details were not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Related recalls (1)

NHTSA investigations