2013 BMW X5 airbags problems

47 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 67,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 47
of this car's complaints: 32%
typical mileage: 67,000
crashes: 1
recalls: 3

Which part fails

Sensor: occupant classification
2
Sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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BMW X5 airbags problems in other years

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported January 15, 2020 · 59,965 vehicles affected

What is wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high 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 air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 20V017000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported January 14, 2019 · 83,016 vehicles affected

What is wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity 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: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger 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 19V017000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported January 9, 2018 · 41,808 vehicles affected

What is wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2009-2013 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2010 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2009 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xdrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity 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: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 18V030000 · Recall details

What 2013 BMW X5 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 2, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

During the past raining season, car battery compartment flooded creating a fire/electrical hazard during operation and addition total malfunction of instruments, lighting, warning systems in general, airbags, rendering the vehicle useless. The issue is well documented online by various owners, BMW stop assisting owners of vehicles that have the same issue of flooding. Please assist with any possible help to resolve the problem(s) of the vehicle 2013 BMW X5

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · 70,000 miles · NJ

Passenger seat sensor for airbag has failed. Was told not covered under warranty or any recall, estimate of $2,200. Was told that safety system is now compromised for passenger.

Filed Sep 30, 2019 · Airbags, Seats · 120,000 miles · CA

Occupancy seat sensor is malfunctioning. The part to fix the item is $1,500 including labor. The part is out of stock. So this is happening to many bmw. Approval to replace has been granted on other bmw models. Why isn't mine covered? The sensor is always on even if no one is in the seat.

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Airbags, Seats · MI

To whom it may concern: the front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat has failed on my vehicle. This means the passenger side airbag is not active. It has been recalled in the past by bmw multiple times, 17v605 and 17v428, but my vehicle was not included. However, this appears to still be an issue.

Filed Jan 15, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · MS

Warning light on dash that reads "fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag, tensioner or belt-force limiter." bmw dealer (roadshow bmw / memphis) did replace belt tensioner at a cost to me but the error code remains. The passenger seat mat could cause this problem. Has there been a recall on the passenger seat mat? I feel that this is a safety issue dealing with airbags and seatbelts. The bmw dealer in jackson, ms did replace the driver and passenger airbag under a recall but I am still concerned about the safety due to the "system malfunction...fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag" warning light on dashboard. This warning message and seatbelt warning light remains when car is in motion. I bought the car on march 17, 2015 (33,000 miles) from my sister who bought the car new from the bmw dealer in nashville, tn. The error message was on the dash at that time. The car now has approx 64,000 miles.

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · Airbags · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 bmw x5. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v030000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. The dealer (braman bmw west palm beach, 4013 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl 66409) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 2, 2018 · Airbags · MD

2013 bmw x5. Consumer writes in regards to dealership breach of lease contract- not able to sell vehicle to consumer due to no remedy available to repair airbag recall. *smd

Filed Mar 14, 2018 · Airbags · CA

Passenger's front air bag: during air bag deployment in an accident, the passenger's front air bag module may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the inflator to rupture. Recall status recall incomplete remedy final remedy parts are available. Your bmw center will replace the passenger's front air bag module for free. Please make an appointment with an authorized bmw center immediately. Safety risk descrpition inflator rupture could result in metal fragments striking the driver or other passengers

Filed Mar 13, 2018 · Airbags · GA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 bmw x5. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v030000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer (united bmw, 11458 alpharetta hwy, rosewell, ga 30076) stated that the parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Nov 8, 2017 · Airbags · CA

Takata recall - I've been notified by mail about one year ago that the airbag has been recalled. I serviced my car sept 2017 and they still said that the part is not available. I believe the recall took place in 2016. I've had so many mechanical problems and yet they refused to buy the car back as a lemon

Questions about the 2013 BMW X5 airbags

Does the 2013 BMW X5 have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 47 complaints about the airbags of the 2013 BMW X5, 32% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 BMW X5 airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 67,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW X5 airbags?

Yes, 3 recalls: 20V017000, 19V017000, 18V030000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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).