2004 BMW 525i airbags problems
The 2004 BMW 525i has 34 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 28% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
34
Airbags complaints
28%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Airbags complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 525I. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE…”
Common questions
How many airbags complaints does the 2004 BMW 525i have?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the 2004 BMW 525i airbags — 28% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.