2009 BMW X5 air bags problems
45 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2009 BMW X5, which is 22% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 93,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 93,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 BMW x5. While driving 40 MPH, the contact was involved in a multiple vehicle collision. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back, neck, and pelvis injuries that did not require medical attention. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmx x5. The contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 95,116.
Other problems reported for the 2009 BMW X5
- Fuel system 43 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints