Takata recall? Driving at low speed a very large explosion noise (sound like shotgun) from passenger side. Did not com through dash but sound like it tore through the heater fan. Could hear pieces when heater on. Ears still ringing.
2005 BMW X5 airbags problems
16 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 115,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 115,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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BMW X5 airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 BMW X5 airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 BMW X5 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Takata recall I just switch my car on the airbag light comes on after doing some research online I notice it seems to be a problem also saw people saying there was a recall for it but when checking my VIN it said 0 recall
My 2005 bmw x5 air bag light is on,
Front passenger airbag warning light stays on. Will not turn off
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw x5. While driving 10 MPH, all the front and rear driver's side air bags deployed without warning. The contact sustained minor injuries to the arm, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was taken to pacific bmw (800 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204) where the dealer stated that the manufacturer would diagnose and investigate the failure. The manufacturer sent an investigator who diagnosed that there was evidence of a collision, which was the cause of the air bag deployment. As a result, the manufacturer declined to pay for the repairs in full, but stated that they would pay for the repair parts, but not the labor. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 74,800.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 bmw x5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags), 17v020000 (air bags), and 17v138000 (power train). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v138000 (power train) was underway for other vehicle's of the same model for the last couple of months. The service adviser informed the contact that the federal safety agency was responsible for distribution of parts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the air bag parts could be expedited within 2-3 weeks. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v020000. Parts distribution disconnect for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v020000 and 17v138000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw x5. When turning the vehicle, an abnormal clicking noise was heard from the front end of the vehicle while driving 20-30 MPH. The service engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front axles were defective and needed to be replaced. The illumination of the warning indicators was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were not provided.
Fasten seatbelt chime and disabled airbag light appear even though passenger's seatbelt is fastened. Symptoms occur whether seat is occupied or unoccupied.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw x5. The contact stated that while the driver was at a complete stop, another driver failed to yield the right of way and crashed into the passenger side causing the vehicle to spin several times. The driver's side frontal air bags failed to deploy. Additionally, the passenger front and rear curtain air bags partially deployed. The driver suffered injuries to the head, the back, and the feet that required medical attention. The contact did not disclose if a police report was filed or not. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl* the contact owns 2006 bmw x5. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v564000 (air bag). However, the parts needed for repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Questions about the 2005 BMW X5 airbags
Does the 2005 BMW X5 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the airbags of the 2005 BMW X5, 20% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 BMW X5 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 115,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 BMW X5 airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the BMW X5 have bad airbags?
The BMW X5 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (83 complaints), 2012 (83 complaints) and 2011 (67 complaints).
Other 2005 BMW X5 problems
Engine 17Brakes 15Electrical 15Transmission 9Fuel system 8Seats 7Body 5Lights 5Tires 3Suspension 2Acceleration 1Seat belts 1Wheels 1
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