57 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2008 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 BMW X5 based on all problems reported for the 2008 X5.
I received a notice in the mail that I have a important safety recall from BMW of north America. The recall is for a drivers front air bag module. Today 3/31/2016 I contacted two different dealerships (ft. Worth, TX location on white settlement road, and the arlington, TX location located off of lamar Ave). Both locations said they have no idea when the parts will be coming in to replace the air bag module. I find it unacceptable to tell me its an important safety recall that could cause rupturing air bag resulting in metal fragments if I get into a wreck, and not have a date of when I can get this corrected.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I have been trying to get my car repaired under recall campaign #16v-071 since March 2016 when first notified. The dealer (global imports) states they do not have the parts available. When will this be remedied and what options do I have on this safety item?.
Takata recall. I received a notification by mail from BMW that my vehicle is included in the recall and that the driver's and passenger's front airbags will be replaced. I received the letters in March 2016 (recall campaign # 16v-071) and July 2016 (campaign recall # 16v-364). I called BMW of north America regarding these recalls and I was told that I should be receive a letter of the availability of the replacement parts towards the end of summer 2016. We are approaching the start of summer 2017 and I have not heard anything from BMW regarding this matter. I do not know if BMW is still going to fix this defect. This is a very important matter that needs to be resolved as soon as possible.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Bill pearce BMW (billpearcebmw. Com/) in reno, nv has in no way resolved these recalls in a timely manner. I have made at least 10 calls over the last 17 months to their service/parts department to inquire on availability of replacement parts. The engine is not running at its optimal level and is potentially getting damaged as a result of the faulty fuel pump that is under recall. I am driving at my and my family's risk due to both airbags and fuel pump not meeting safety regulations and BMW is being negligent in treating these 3 recalls as a priority. I have also escalated the matter to BMW customer relations on 7/26/17 and am awaiting their response. There is no incident related to this complaint, but I strongly believe the vehicle is not safe to drive. I have indicated the date of the first communication received by BMW as well as uploaded a pdf version of their initial notification.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags), 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline), and 17v020000 (air bags). 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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 16v364000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 16v364000 (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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and 17v020000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 16v364000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer (BMW of springfield, 391 u. S 22, springfield township, NJ 07081) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The contact also contacted BMW of bloomfield (425 bloomfield Ave, bloomfield, NJ 07003) where it was confirmed that parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. 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. Part distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated there was a fuel odor in the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
~tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 17v020000 (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. BMW of manhattan, new york was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 16v364000 (air bags); 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 dealer was contacted (BMW of alexandria in alexandria, va) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The first occurrence was November 15 2015. The shut down happens intermittently without warning. After sitting 24 hours, the vehicle reboots and will start - it is then good for 7 days until it happens again. Several repair shops have diagnosed, but cannot identify/duplicate problem. Battery replaced, but did not remedy issue. First occurrence, vehicle was at complete stop - various messages on nav screen (warnings: transmission malfunction, warned if vehicle is turned off, will not start again); on dash all lights were illuminated. Turned vehicle off, did not start again, as noted on nav screen. Next day, started with no problem. Towed to shop, but could not duplicate. Drove one week, then park brake came on. Next day, same alerts-this time while driving. Did not restart after turning off. Was able to start after 24 hours, but could only drive a few feet before totally shutting down in middle of the street while make a u turn. Towed to shop that night. Next morning, shop could not duplicate, as vehicle ran smoothly. Following week, returned to shop for further testing. Battery replaced and registered. When picking up vehicle, noticed nav screen was black, would not illuminate. 4 days later, it came on, but went out again the following day. The next day, engine shut down on interstate. While waiting for tow, wipers came on, door locks and windows would not work. Could not roll down window or open door to talk to safety patrol. Patrol jump started vehicle. It was later towed to dealer (where purchased). Nav screen is still black, dvd and cd do not work (cd changer spits out cds). Shifts very hard between gears. I am very afraid to drive this vehicle, as it cuts off intermittently and without notice. However, I have no choice, as I recently purchased it in August 2015; and I have too much negative equity to trade it for another vehicle.
My son lean forward and turned left to grap an item from my daughter in the back seat. All of the sudden the passenger safety restraintment system malfunction light came on. Now it comes on continuously when a front seat passenger moves slightly. I researched online and noted that recall has been done for numerous BMW cars, but just not my year model. I believe this is manufacture defect and they should fix it.
Vehicle is showing passenger restraint system failure. The error was intermittent earlier during the year I. E it will show up while driving but will go away upon restarting the car. My 4 year warranty period expired in April 2012. When I had taken it for final warranty service I had mentioned it to the dealer (BMW of rockville) but at that time they said that nothing is wrong since vehicle diagnoses is not showing anything. Now within 5 months this failure is permanent and dealer is asking $454 for repair - what a piece of garbage this car is. Never again am I buying a BMW.
Takata recall sludge forming in oil unit.