2004 BMW 530i airbags problems
The 2004 BMW 530i has 50 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 29% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
50
Airbags complaints
29%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Airbags complaints by year
What owners report
“DT: THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH 2004 BMW 325I. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE IMPACT WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR. THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED AND FELL INTO PIECES. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT YET…”
Common questions
How many airbags complaints does the 2004 BMW 530i have?
NHTSA has 50 complaints about the 2004 BMW 530i airbags — 29% 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.