BMW i5 airbag control unit repair⁽²⁾

What should I pay attention to with BMW i5 airbag control units?

The airbag control unit of the BMW i5 evaluates the crash sensors, triggers the airbags and seat belt tensioners, and monitors the entire airbag system. If a fault is detected, the airbag warning light comes on.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. Airbag24 repairs the control unit you send in from your own vehicle and erases the crash data where necessary.

A defective airbag control unit directly affects the safety of the vehicle. Work on the airbag system should therefore be carried out exclusively by a specialist workshop.

Which BMW i5 generations are there?

The BMW i5 is available in two model series: the G60 saloon, since 2023, and the G61 Touring estate, since 2024.

• G60 (since 2023) – saloon of the BMW i5
• G61 Touring (since 2024) – estate variant of the BMW i5

The G60 has been on the market since 2023. The G61 Touring launched in May 2024 in Germany and other European countries.

Which model series your vehicle belongs to can be determined from the vehicle documents and the vehicle identification number (VIN).

How do I identify my BMW i5 airbag control unit?

The part number on the label of the airbag control unit determines which version is installed. You should also check the year of manufacture and the equipment of your BMW i5.

The part number is found on the label or the housing of the control unit and is the most important reference for assigning the version. The following part number is known for the BMW i5 G60, without claim to completeness:

• 65775B314A0

Year of manufacture and equipment matter because the version can differ within a model series. The fault memory may show entries such as 93D4 (crash telegram stored), 93D6 (control unit not locked) or 9534 (power supply: lower limit undershot). A single code alone does not prove a defect; only diagnosis reveals the cause.

Which airbag equipment does the BMW i5 have?

According to the available information, the BMW i5 is fitted with an extensive airbag system: driver and front passenger airbags, front side airbags, head airbags and a center airbag between the front seats.

The exact equipment depends on the variant and export market. Whether your vehicle has a center airbag or further modules can be checked using the vehicle documents or the VIN.

In an emergency, the airbag control unit coordinates the deployment of these airbags. A defective control unit can impair the function of the entire system and activate the airbag warning light, so it should be checked promptly.

The repair works as follows: have the fault memory read out. Disconnecting the battery and removing the control unit should be done by a specialist workshop. Then create a repair order online and send the unit to Airbag24, securely packed. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days for testing, repair and checking.

The repaired control unit returns with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after reinstallation — no coding or programming is required.