Not sure why BMW made it like this.īMW put easily break part into the expensive unit and ISTA informed ' it must be replaced whole unit'. Even if you fix it yourself dealer needs to be involved to have the code cleared. The least you can do if you are mechanically inclined is to check it yourself. I wouldn't drive the car as damaged items may lock your steering wheel during driving. You do need to take it to a dealer to have it checked and replaced defective parts. Most likely your slip-ring (item that provides connectivity between Air Bag and the rest of the harness while steering wheel can still turn) either got disconnected or wires broke off. I called the assistance this evening but they didn't call back. I had my tech at chrylser where i work put it on the. My 03 threw srs symbol again after having it reset prior, states drivers restraint system fault. Dont fancy paying BMW 3 figures for their '2 minutes of time' might need. Seen this before? Can my wife still drive the car safely until we get this fixed at the dealer?ĥ Series E60 'restraint System Fault' And 'drivers Restraint Fault'. It looks like it's a cable or connector that got disconnected from behind the wheel and that it's hampering / preventing the free movement of the wheel. Wheel buttons don't work anymore and turning the wheel makes some strange noise like repetitive 'clic' sounds that come from behind the wheel. 2011 530d xDrive F11: Driver restraint system malfunction.

Driver restraint system fault e60