Is the 2006 BMW 550i safe to drive?

The 2006 BMW 550i has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 17V428000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

What Happened

The occupant detection mat in your vehicle's passenger seat is a critical sensor that helps determine if and how the front air bag deploys in a crash. Over time, this mat can crack and fail, which could disable the air bag.

Risk if Unfixed

If the mat fails, the front passenger air bag won't deploy in a crash, putting you at risk of serious injury or even death.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will replace the occupant detection mat with a new one that won't crack, ensuring the air bag will work as designed. This repair is completely free.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V428000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 17V428000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?