Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw x5. After the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags), the horn activated on its own. The vehicle was taken five times to bmw of murray (located at 4735 state st, murray, ut 84107, (801) 262-2479) for repairs, but the failure recurred. After the last repair, the steering wheel was not aligned and the cruise control did not function. Also, the volume control button and horn failed to function. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,368.
2002 BMW X5: airbag warning light
5 of the 102 complaints about the 2002 BMW X5 describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Takata inflator replaces on drivers airbag replaced approximately 2 years ago. Then the passenger airbag light showed defective sensor. Bmw said the would extend warranty 15 years but car is now 17 years old. Had to pay for repair out of pocket. Also had to replace general module for remote opening of and locking doors.
Car can not be inspected because of air bag light stays on.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 bmw x5. The contact stated that the air bag lights illuminated repeatedly and the dealer could not repair it. The dealer made several attempts to repair the vehicle; however, they were unable to do so. The manufacturer was contacted and they informed her to take the vehicle back to the dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer contacted the dealer where they repaired the vehicle under warranty for the parts. She had to pay a $500 deductible for the labor. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Consumer stated the airbag light illuminated, which could cause the air bags to be inoperative in the event of an accident.
Service bulletins that may apply
- A check control message for the restraint system appears
- Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs
- Takata class action settlement
- In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has...
- Bmw service campaign: the airbag warning lamp (AWL) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag...
- Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- 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
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V047000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 BMW X5 airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2002 BMW X5?
5 of 102 owner complaints about the 2002 BMW X5 (5%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 BMW X5?
There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 BMW X5
Stalling 13Engine failure 7Fire or smoke 7Wipers 7Door locks 6Check engine light 5Power windows 5
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