Four problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2010 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. While driving approximately 65 mph on the highway, the air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (hendrick BMW northlake, 10720 northlake auto plaza blvd, charlotte, nc 28269, (704)-321-8126), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received a recall letter from the manufacturer regarding NHTSA campaign number: 16v364000 (air bags) after the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. While driving various speeds, abnormal fumes entered the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autogermana BMW (located at 298 calle carlos f chardon, hato rey, pr 00919), but was not repaired due to lack of parts. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags), 16v364000 (air bags), and 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 16v364000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact did not notify a dealer. The manufacturer was notified in October of 2016. The manufacturer stated that the parts were going to be shipped in January of 2017 and that a dealer would call the contact. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag indicator malfunctioned and illuminated. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and 16v364000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed for the repair were 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 failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,626. VIN tool confirms parts not available.