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2016 Bmw X5 Airbags Problems

4 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

4
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2023Dec 2025
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (4)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2025

Your airbags failed to deploy during a collision when another vehicle hit your rear left quarter panel, causing you to hit a tree. Multiple first responders (paramedics, firefighters, and police) documented that the airbags did not deploy. You've reported this to BMW, your insurance company, and NHTSA. A proper diagnostic inspection of the airbag control module and deployment sensors will be needed to determine why the system failed.

NHTSA #: 11707095
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2024

Passenger restraint system malfunction light comes on.

NHTSA #: 11574790
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2023

"Driver restraint malfunction" appeared on the vehicle's dashboard. Brought car to dealership for investigation,and they suggested replacing the unused airbag with a new airbag.

NHTSA #: 11503357
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2020

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY THE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON AFTER A LOUD POP NOISE WAS HEARD ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. WE THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BMW FOR A SAFETY INSPECTION. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED INITIAL REPORT WHERE THEY CLAIM THE AIRBAG HAS FAILED AND WANT US TO PAY $3000 TO REPLACE IT.

NHTSA #: 11318029

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