# 2018 BMW 530E — SEAT BELTS
> NHTSA complaint `2082248` · 2025-04-11 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** 530E
- **Year:** 2018
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
The seatbelt/passenger seat fails to recognize a passenger is occupying the seat and turns off the airbag. This issue has been reported many times to BMW and on vehicle forums. This is an expensive fix ($2800) that should be issued a recall by the manufacture and not passed onto the owner of the car.
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