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Bmw will recall 76 565 vehicles due to a defect in the front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i 535i 550i and m5 passenger cars manufactured from march 1 2007 through december 31 2009.

Passenger Restraint System Fault Bmw X5 And X6 Forum F15 F16

Fault in the airbag module.

Bmw restraint system malfunction recall. Restraint system message function of the airbag belt tensioners and belt force limiters faulty. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash. Have the system checked by the nearest bmw center.

To diagnose the problem you will need to read the fault codes from the srs module. Please allow up to 30 days after completion of a recall on you vehicle for this data to be updated. A detailed message says fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag belt tensioner or belt force limiter.

If the electronic sensing mat in the front passenger seat fails this will disable the front passenger air bag and the air bag will not deploy during a crash. Defective seat belt tensioner. Ver esta página en español.

Six weeks ago a dash board light came on with a message pass restraint system malfunction. On january 02 2014 bmw recalled 134 100 bmw 535is. Purchased carly obdii wifi adapter off amazon and ios carly pro and was able to clear the srs code.

Bmw of north america llc bmw is recalling certain 2006 2011 323i 325i 325xi 328i 328xi 330i 330xi 335i 335xi and m3 2007 2011 328i xdrive 335i xdrive and 335is and 2009 2011 335d. This is not a broken or sensor issue that needs replacing 95 of the time all you have to do here is wit a few days drive it like you normally do. Common problems that trigger bmw restraint system malfunction.

Ensure the seat belt is fastened despite the fault. Tried to reset vehicle check and was unsuccessful. Continue to wear the safety belt.

How to diagnose bmw restraint system. For general information regarding recalls please call the bmw recall hotline at 800 525 7417. This mat may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.

Over time increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions tail brake turn signal reverse. Have the problem checked by the nearest bmw service center intermittent airbag light airbag light may turn on and off randomly.