general problems of the 2005 BMW X5

Four problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2005 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2019

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.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 NHTSA 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 NHTSA 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 NHTSA campaign number: 17v020000. Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v020000 and 17v138000.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2014

Tl-the contact owns 2006 BMW X5. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign id number: 13v564000 (air bag). However, the parts needed for repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact has not experienced a failure. Pam.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2005

Driving on I-95 at 65 miles per hour. Hit on passenger side, rear quarter panel from another car attempting to change lanes without seeing my auto. My car went into a high speed spin resulting in the car leaving the highway causing a head on, high impact crash into a canal. Air bag(s) did not deploy, however all windows, sunroof, and trunk automatically opened allowing easy exit.




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