BMW iX1 Airbag Warning Light Issue, Need Help & Tips

Hey there! I have some experience with cars and had a similar issue with my 2020 BMW iX3 (my second BMW after an i4). The airbag warning light also came on in mine, and it was really concerning. Turned out to be a loose connection in the wiring harness under the driver's seat. My workshop found that the cable connector wasn't properly seated, causing intermittent connection issues with the airbag system. The fix was pretty straightforward, they had to reconnect and secure the plug properly. Cost me 95 Euro for the diagnostic and repair work. Better safe than sorry with airbag systems! Could you share if you've noticed any patterns when the warning light comes on? Like after hitting bumps or when turning? Also, have you had any recent work done near the driver's seat area? This info would help determine if you're dealing with the same issue.

Hey, thanks for sharing your experience! I've got the same iX1 with 121998 KM on the clock since my last service. Interesting to hear about the wiring harness issue, you might be onto something there. Actually, I've noticed the warning light flickers a bit when I go over speed bumps, which kind of lines up with what you mentioned. Going to get it checked out this week. Just hoping it's something simple like your case and not a full system replacement. Really helpful info about the connector issue, will definitely mention this to the workshop when I take it in.

Hey again! Good to hear back from you, and thanks for those extra details about your iX1. Those flickering symptoms over speed bumps definitely sound familiar, that's exactly how mine started acting up! When you mentioned the 121998 KM, it reminded me that mine was around the 115000 KM mark when I had the same issue. Since we've got the same problem showing up in similar ways, I'm pretty confident you're dealing with the same loose connection I had. The bouncing over speed bumps probably makes the connector lose contact momentarily, which triggers that warning light. Quick tip from my experience, make sure they check all the connections thoroughly, not just the obvious ones. My mechanic actually found that some of the protective covering around the wiring harness had worn a bit too, which contributed to the loose connection. They ended up adding some extra protection while they were at it. Just to put your mind at ease about the cost, even if they find a bit more wear and tear than I had, it shouldn't be anything too dramatic. Keep us posted on what they find! I'm really curious to know if it turns out to be the same issue.

Thanks so much for all the detailed info and tips! It's really reassuring to hear that your repair was straightforward and didn't break the bank. The fact that you had similar symptoms around the same mileage makes me feel much better about the whole situation. I've just booked it in for tomorrow morning and made sure to mention the loose connection possibility and the protective covering you talked about. This could save them a lot of diagnostic time! I was honestly worried it might be something major, but hearing about your experience has put my mind at ease. Will definitely get them to do a thorough check of all the connections like you suggested. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, it's exactly what I needed to hear. I'll update the thread once I get it sorted to help anyone else who might run into the same issue in the future.