general problems of the 2006 BMW X5

I have recently received a message from my city’s social media page stating that BMW vehicles 17-22 years or older with over 99,000 miles have had complaints of default airbags exploding which are injuring/killing people out of nowhere and was told to get it changed at no cost at all!.

Airbag light on, passenger airbag off light illuminated. Diagnostic scan showed faulty front passenger seat occupancy detector. BMW issued recall campaign 13v-564 for vehicles manufactured from Dec 05 to sept 06. My vehicle was manufactured 06/06 and is displaying all the symptoms from recall 13v-564 yet BMW USA claims my vehicle is not effected.

This car has relatively few miles (85k), and has always been operated by a single person. The passenger seat cushion has a sensor mat that activates the passenger airbag. With relatively fewer miles and very few passengers, the passenger seat didn't experience the normal use as likely modeled by BMW. However, during the fall of 2020, (during the height of covid), a warning light stating the passenger air bag had a malfunction. We were in the midst of nursing and the warning light then went out during the first three months of 2021. When it came on again in may, 2021, I asked BMW about it as was told, "that's campaign 13v-564. The front passenger airbag seat occupancy sensor mat isn't working. This means, if there's an accident, the airbag protecting the passenger won't deploy. " apparently there as a "safety check" on this in 2014 and the recall closed as of January 2021. . . . So, I was four months past the expiration date of their safety check for this important malfunctioning seat cushion. As advised by a BMW representative, I requested "goodwill assistance" with covering all or some of this repair (estimated at approx $2k). I was just told that BMW will not provide any goodwill assistance with this and there is apparently no one within BMW customer relations I can escalate this to. So, I am reaching-out to the NHTSA in hopes someone can assist me in navigating this. It seems to me, an important safety item such as a passenger sensor for airbag deployment on a car with fewer miles (and passengers) than average, experiencing a brief warning that didn't repeat during covid when we were unable to get to a BMW dealership, and for a "safety check" issue that just ended prior to us contacting BMW to repair is something I don't think BMW should be able to Dodge.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side air bags warning lights were illuminated. The contact had initially notified the dealer about the defect and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN. The contact was referred to the dealer for the repair. The contact was informed that he might be entitled to a reimbursement if the VIN gets added to a recall. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

My vehicle went on limp mode I'm pretty sure it has to do with the transmission gears. My passenger side door looks like the air bag wants to pop out.

My vehicle has had the recall for the air bag completed. The light continues to come back for the passenger side srs. Why can't BMW fix this recall once and for all?.

The front passenger air bag has gone out for third time in the nine years that I have owned this vehicle.

I have been informed while car shopping that my 2006 BMW X5 has a recall for the seat belts but I have never been notified of that recall. I am disappoint that the manufacturer seem to be taking this recall lightly but lives are at risk. What is the plan to resolve this issue?.

Passenger airbag is off and remains off with a passenger wearing seatbelts, I am the new owner and it was like this when I got it, previous owner never had passengers so wasnt aware it was not working, looked up recall info and there is a recall for that year and model is there anyway I can get it fixed under the recall.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. While driving 40 mph, the contact experienced a flat tire. Upon driving to the side of the road to check the tire, the passenger side curtain air bag inadvertently deployed without warning. The vehicle was not towed and was able to be driven to an independent mechanic, but was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 13v564000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ne.

The contact owns 2006 BMW X5. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The contact stated that the time frame for the repairs was unreasonable. The manufacturer was made aware of the wait time and stated that the parts were unavailable. The vehicle had not experience a failure.

I brought car in after I got recall notice. I was told the part had to be ordered from germany. My complaint is that it is taking longer than than I feel is reasonable. BMW refuses to provide me with a rental. I have no other car to drive and I feel unsafe driving this car.

I received a letter from BMW regarding recall campaign 13v-564 in January. In that letter, they indicated that they did not have parts available to conduct the recall and expected the parts to be available in March, at which time they would notify me of the parts availability so I could schedule a service appointment with the local dealer. I have contacted the local dealer two times (after March), the second time today. After a less than comforting discussion with the local dealer, I contacted BMW north America to discuss the issue. BMW north America informed me that they do not have the required parts and when the parts are availalbe, will be sending out a second letter. However, they could not give me any idea as to when this would happen. So, I sit now, 6 months after receiving their first letter with no idea as to when the problem will be solved. And, by they way, my vehicle has both the air bag warning lamp on the console and the "passenger air bag off" lamp illuminated . . . . Indicated that, at a minimum, there is a problem with the passenger air bag. BMW needs to solve this problem quickly.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The dealer was unable to perform the recall repair since the parts were still not available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated he received NHTSA campaign number:13v564000(air bags). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Lb.

I rec'd a recall notice from BMW about 30 days ago and heard nothing. I called them and they said the recall was VIN specific. This involves air warning that goes on and off intermittently. I am having problems with this and am concern if in an accident will air deploy. I do believe the recall is more wide spread then what they are admitting to.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number:13v564000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Cs.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under recall NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The contact mentioned that recall repairs were unable to be performed since the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The vehicle had not exhibited the failure.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact received recall notification related to NHTSA campaign id number 13v564000 (air bags) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Both the air bag warning lamp and passenger air bag "on-off" lamp illuminated on circumstance that there is someone sitting on the passenger seat.

After experiencing the same issue for which BMW issued this recall NHTSA action number: ea08001 I learned that because my 2006 X5 was manufactured after November 30, 2005, BMW is not covering under warranty the very same defect that vehicles manufactured prior to November 30, 2005 are under warranty for (extended to 10 years with no mileage restrictions). The explanation is "that is the recall policy. We manage this via VIN numbers".

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the air bag system light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the air bag detection mat was defective. The vehicle was repaired and approximately 4 1/2 years later the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 13v564000 (air bag system). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired a 2nd time. The failure mileage was 49,407. Jft.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated the occupancy detection mat which was located in the passenger or driver seat that informs the computer that a person was in the seat failed. The failure rendered the air bags inoperable and also caused the seat belt lights to illuminate as if a person was sitting in the seat when it was unoccupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on more than one occasion and they performed a diagnostic test but the computer displayed no codes; therefore, they could not repair the failure or duplicate it. The manufacturer advised him to take the vehicle back to the dealer but they would not honor the request. The failure mileage was 38,000 the current mileage was 67,000.