2010 BMW X5 Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Sensor › Occupant classification
  2

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  321%
• 50k–75k
  429%
• 75k–100k
  429%
• 100k–150k
  00%
• 150k+
  321%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 BMW X5 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with a front-seat passenger in the vehicle, the SRS airbag light remained illuminated, indicating that the front passenger's side airbag was deactivated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger's side seat pad was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Passenger Seat Occupancy Mat is not working when a passenger is seated in the car. The result is the SRS Air Bang will not deploy in a auto accident. The vehicle was taken to a BMW Dealer Service Department and all they did was reset the code. The problem never was resolved, because the SRS warming light comes on when there Is a passenger sitting in the passenger seat. I am scared to permit anyone from sitting in the seat. I contacted BMW OF North America and they stated only the 2005-2008 models are being repaired by BMW. INDEPENDENT IMPORTED CAR SERVICE STATED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 2010 BMW X5 models.......the faulty code is OC3. Please help me, thank you.

Front passenger seat occupancy mat (OC3) problem safety code. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS/AIR BAG SYSTEM) I contacted BMW OF NORTH AMERICA and they stated my 2010 BMW X5 is to old, one way to look at it. I requested assistance and BMW will not help out. I am the original owner and MY VEHICLE is garage kept. This air bag will not deploy and the passenger could be killed and or injured in a accident.

SRS failure on the passenger front seat air bag. BMW has many safety issues with the Code OC3. Passenger seat occupancy mat failure, seat pad requires replacement at a cost of $2,000 BMW is aware and is tone deaf to this safety defect. BMW should care about people possible dying from the airbag failure to deploy.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contact sustained chest, neck, and arm injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

I own a 2010 BMW X5 xdrive30i, on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 5:50 am, while the vehicle was stationary, ignition off, key in the ignition, radio on and refueling at the gas station, I heard a chime coming from the cabin and noticed the message that stated "restrain system malfunction affecting the front passenger airbag" the message also stated that the malfunction would limit the inflator, tenssioner and another component which I do not recall now, to properly inflate the passenger side airbag. I made some inquiring on line and found that this is a common problem with different models of bmws, as well as other brands. I contacted BMW USA and was told that there was a recall for the driver side airbag but nothing for the passenger side. My vehicle only has 85,000 miles, relatively new, for a BMW, and is facing this type of malfunction. …

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. When the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle hesitated to start. The failures recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags), 16V364000 (air bags), and 16V746000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,800. VIN tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.

Takata inflators/air bags - except for receiving a couple generic letters about the recall absolutely nothing seems to be happening to expediently resolve the issue. Seems like lawyers have done the paperwork to comply with recall but the process is in stall mode now and nothing is being done? It would be nice if there was some accountability to make some progress and the consumers are being informed and provided some actual proof this recall is going to be fixed within a reasonable timeframe. Given that most cars last 10 years typically before getting new one, how long is it reasonable to wait? I can tell you if BMW does not take action and responsibility to fix this recall soon ... It will be my last BMW I purchase new or used. It just looks like a total lack of concern, lack of action, lack of accountability.

Takata recall as stated in the notice, "if the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner...file an online complaint with NHTSA." the recall is coming up on a one-year anniversary. Alternative transportation is not available, and now have a teenage driver with learner's permit, increasing odds/risk of accident. While not "technically" in the first zone priority, north carolina's climate is one of high temperatures and humidity for a significant portion of the year, and the vehicle does spend time at the coast. Dealer was contact immediately upon receipt of notice in February 2015, and several additional times. Dealer response is that parts are not available or the vehicle VIN has not been selected for replacement yet.

Takata recall...received letter informing that recalled Takata airbags are on my car. I called dealer to get it fixed and was told they have no parts. I called main BMW corporate hq and was told they had nothing for me and offered no help. I explained that this makes me fearful since we live in high-humidity texas (car came from florida) and research indicates humidity May play a role in airbag failures. Both dealer and hq just said can't do anything. We're forced now to drive a dangerous car or get the bags turned off. Either way, they're playing russian roulette with our lives! Want federal pressure on them to get on it to fix this problem. Surely, safe airbags can be manufactured by others besides Takata. Whatever it takes, this is urgent to families driving these cars.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Airbag complaints in other X5 years