Driver Restraint System Malfunction Bmw

On BMW vehicles Restraint System Malfunction warning message pops up, and the airbag light (SRS) turns on to warn the driver the airbags are not working properly and may not deploy in case of an accident. Note: 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. Additionally, what does restraint system malfunction mean BMW? On BMW vehicles Restraint System Malfunction warning message pops up and the airbag light turns on to warn the driver the airbags are not working properly and may not deploy in case of an accident. Can you drive with the SRS light on? It doesn't necessarily mean that the car isn't.

Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,099 miles

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problem #12

750

  • 157,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the passenger seat mat occupancy sensor bypass was faulty and the warning indicator illuminated. Days later, the driver's side mat warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to classic BMW (6800 dallas pkwy, plano, tx 75024, (214) 778-2600) where it was diagnosed that the passenger side mat sensor needed to repaired; however, there was no repair for the driver's side. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 157,000.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #11

750

  • 127,000 miles
Driver side occupant detection mat is not functioning according to the dealer. The passenger side mat has been previously recalled on this vehicle. The airbag light is continuously on and the I drive car data shows passenger mat is not working. But the dealer says the driver side is out somehow. From what I understand the mat disables the airbag when there is insufficient weight applied.

- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA

problem #10

750

  • miles
I purchased the car from a dealer in Virginia. Maybe a few weeks later the airbag waarning light came N the screen. I have not been able to drive it becasue when I went to take it to get looked at by a BMW repair person told me that there was a recall on that same issue and the dealer should not have sold me the car without telling me that information. He then told me it is the ( seat occupancy detector passenger side and resistence to high firing circuit, belt tensioner passenger side. He said to call BMW so I did and they told me that the recall repair time expire a year before I purchased the car. No one ever shared this information with me and now it is not safe to have my kids or husband in the passenger seat because of this problem.. BMW should have extended that if it was never done when they originally sent out the notice to whom ever had the vehicle before. If something isnt done from the reall knowing its a safelty issue then it should be extended until repaired. It is not safe to drive the vehicle and its a large bill for me to repair something that was already recalled

- Winchester, VA, USA

problem #9

750

  • 168,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While the vehicle was stationary, the passenger seat would not retract back to its original position. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #8

750

  • miles
Trouble light shows-- passenger restraint system. My mechanic diagnosed it as a defective seat module sensor in the front passenger seat. His cost of repair is $1,200 with no assurances that the problem will be resolved due to the takata air bag response to this sensor.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #7

750

  • 79,189 miles
Drivers seat sensor mat malfunction light came on. When this light is on the airbags will not deploy in the event of an accident. I did research and found that this is a on going issue on this vehicle. Please help save lives by authorizing a recall.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #6

750 8-cyl

  • 72,000 miles
BMW have a recall on 2006 BMW 750li passenger seat mat, this defect will keep the air bag from deploying during an accident. But in most BMW, from friends of mine the driver seat mat is the one that defective on a regular bases but BMW is avoiding the repair, this defect can a will cause someone their life. The recall# 13V564000 for the passenger seat mat, but the driver seat mat is the problem. My drive seat mat is broken my car only have 72000 miles on the car, BMW is avoiding the repair. Correct now or some one will die soon, because of this defect.....updated 04/23/15

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

problem #5

750 8-cyl

  • 68,000 miles
Front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat is faulty and is affecting SRS system.

- Roseamead, CA, USA

problem #4

750 8-cyl

  • 73,000 miles
Warning message appears for driver restraint system failure for driver seat tensioner. Identical to passenger seat restraint warning that was recalled only difference is that it is for the drivers side.

- Chino, CA, USA

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problem #3

750

  • miles
2006 BMW 750. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle front passenger seat separation in the back.

- Washington, DC, USA

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Driver Restraint System Malfunction Bmw 750li

#2

750 8-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
The seat sensor is failing on the driver side reporting a driver restraint system fault. Causing error of airbag system. Possibly due to massage seat leaking. Read numerous reports about same error fault on bimmerfest.com forums.

- Maplewood, MN, USA

problem #DriverSystem1

750 8-cyl

  • 67,000 miles
Passenger front seat occupancy detector faulted. The recall on line says because of my VIN iam not coverd.

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- Warren, MI, USA