Issue ID | 1139960 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10664215 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | M5 |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 01/12/14 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Well documented (on the internet) problem with the passenger side active restraint system failing, typically due to the passenger side occupancy mat. This problem has been documented in almost every model manufactured since 2000, but has only been addressed in a few, select, vehicles. This is the most common complaint for this model on carsafety. Gov and has not been acknowledged by bmw of north america. This problem, in itself, can lead to a variety of malfunctions in the event of an accident causing serious injury or death. The problem has also led to a large market of "dummy sensors" being sold on ebay and similar sites, which trick the computer into thinking the airbag sensor is correctly functioning. These dummy sensors do not remedy the problem and can lead to an increased risk of injury or death. Synopsis: airbag system warning light and restraint system warning light appear in instrument cluster. Idrive system reads: passenger restraint system malfunction. Seat sensor mat for the passenger seat air bag disengages when passenger is seated. The disengaging of the passenger air bag poses a great danger for the passenger due to the passenger air bag will not deploy in a accident causing injury or death. Bmw is aware of this ongoing problems with the m5 e60 series, but will not address this issue of safety. Bmw charges the owner up to 5000. 00 dollars to fix this safety issue. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PHONE ONLY, FL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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