Tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw x1. The contact stated that while idled at a red light, the vehicle was rear ended causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed: (190801030). The contact sustained head, neck and chest injuries and the passenger that was a child sustained a head injury that needed medical attention. The contact was unaware for the other drivers that had injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired 4 months ago under the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 ( air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
2015 BMW X1 SAV airbags problems
29 complaints (69% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 28,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 69%
- typical mileage
- 28,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
BMW X1 SAV airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, and X1 xDrive35i vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 19V016000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 16V071000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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What 2015 BMW X1 SAV owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Takata recall - I received a recall letter from the bmw dealership stating the recall of the driver's air-bag, that they have the necessary parts to complete the recall. When I called to schedule the service I was informed that they had to order the part. I called on10/16/17, was informed as soon as the part was in they would call me. I called again today, 12/20/17 and was told that the part was still about 13 weeks out. The manufacturer was only sending the dealership about 20 airbags at a time and that the is the reason that it is taking so long. My complaint is that it will take over 23 weeks for me to receive the part/airbag that I need to have replaced. My recall letter stated that if the bmw center is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable period of time that I should notify the administrator, the federal safety agency. The letter for the recall is dated september 2017.
Takata recall - have asked about the replacement of the driver airbag as a recall item for almost one year with no resolution. Dealership states they get 20 replacement bags per month and I am on a waiting list. Very dangerous!
Airbag recall from early 2016 and still don't have a replacement. We are on the waiting list per the dealership but our replacement is still months out.
After receiving the first airbag recall notice from bmw of no. America, I"ve been contacting bmw of honolulu for almost 2 yrs to try to get them to replace the defective airbag. They tell me that they don't have the parts or the last time I called they told be they would call me back and I've never heard back from them (several mos ago). I talked w/ the sales person I bought the car from and she told me she would call me back w/ status and have never heard back from her. It's very frustrating to keep receiving these airbag recall notice from bmw and when I call to see when they can repair my car, I never hear back from them.
Takata recall - called upon receipt of the letter from bmw/ntsb stating the repair is now available, made an appointment for 3 weeks out as the parts take that long to get in. Now I've received a call after 2 weeks with an appointment that ralph schomp bmw was told by bmw USA that they are limited to the number of airbags they are allowed to replace each week so they need to cancel my appointment indefinitely. I was also told that the parts are now on back order, so there is no way to get the airbag repaired in a timely manner. I spoke with bmw USA & they advised that yes, they are limiting how many recalls can be repaired each week, but that the parts are not on back order. She advised I try a larger dealer in my area or complain to the service manager as they can magically get things repaired. I am working with the largest dealer in the region - so, since now I am having problems getting repairs made I'm contacting you to help me. I want to get rid of the car as the service is horrible and my safety is at risk!!!
2015 bmw x1. Consumer writes in regards to drivers airbag module safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the part to repair the vehicle was unavailable. Updated 10/23/2017
Takata recall recall campaign 16v‑071. Received letter stating "we are pleased to inform you that we have the necessary parts to complete this recall. Please contact your authorized bmw center immediately to schedule an appointment to have this important free repair performed as soon as possible." dealer said it was not possible now or in the foreseeable future. Bmw customer service said they did not know and suggested it might be for another vehicle. The letter is for the correct model. The letter sent seems patently false.
Takata recall; I've been trying for about 2 yrs to have the defective airbag in my car replaced by my local bmw dealer and still haven't been able to do so. When I first called them about the airbag they told me they didin't have the replacement airbag and that they would let me know when they have it. In sept of this year, I got a notice in the mail from bmw of north america, telling me they had the replacement parts in stock and to call my local bmw dealer immediately to schedule the repair. I called bmw of honolulu on 9/21 to make an appointment and the lady I talked to told me she was in charge of the airbag recall. I asked for an appoint asap and she told me that the computer system was down and that she would call me back the same day. Today is sat, 10/14 and no one has called me back to tell me what's going on or when or if they can do the repair. All bmw does is send these dire letters to make me worry but, they don't do anything or let me know what's happening.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 bmw x1. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (schomp bmw, denver co, 303‑730‑1300) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Questions about the 2015 BMW X1 SAV airbags
Does the 2015 BMW X1 SAV have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the airbags of the 2015 BMW X1 SAV, 69% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2015 BMW X1 SAV airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 28,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2015 BMW X1 SAV airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 19V016000, 16V071000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW X1 SAV have bad airbags?
The BMW X1 SAV model years with the most airbags complaints are 2014 (37 complaints), 2013 (32 complaints) and 2015 (29 complaints).
Other 2015 BMW X1 SAV problems
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