Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2011 BMW X5

Five problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2011 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

Takata recall: it will be a year here shortly since the recall was issued and this airbag is not replaced. I know that BMW came up with another airbag for replacement of my drivers side airbag after I complained. There must be someway to fix this severe safety hazard. . I do not want anyone in my car front passenger seat to die because of this. Fyi the recall was issued in may 2016 I was not sent a notice until July 2016, poor notification. I am sure this length of time qualifies as a failure to fix in reasonable length of time.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v364000 (air bags). The dealer indicated that they replaced the parts with the same part as an interim repair for NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The contact expected the manufacturer to supply the replacement parts for the recall to the dealer. The contact was uncertain as to when the manufacturer would supply the replacement parts for the recall and the parts for the passenger side air bag recall. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the remedy replacement parts would be supplied for both recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2016

I received notice of the driver's side airbag recall in March of 2016, and just learned that the passenger's side airbag was recalled in may of 2016. All efforts to learn status of parts availability have gone unrespondeded to. I bought this car as a result of the representations which were made to me by BMW and their agents regarding the car's safety and reliability. Knowing that there is not a date in sight to perform the repairs necessary to correct this unreasonably dangerous condition, I have attempted to trade my vehicle in and purchase a replacement vehicle. Two dealers have informed me that they cannot accept the trade-in because of the recalls. This is totally unacceptable. I am stuck with a vehicle which has been deemed to be unreasonably dangerous for the foreseeable future. The economic consequences of this defect should fall on the manufacturer and not the consumer.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2016

Driver side airbag recall in February and we still have not received the part. 6 months is unacceptable when it comes to the safety of myself and my family.

5 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2016

Takata recall - I received the first recall letter 11 months ago for the driver side airbag and the 2nd recall for the passenger side in may of 2016. I am still being told there is no resolution as of yet. This problem has gone on way to long and my safety is at risk. I am unable to sell the car due to this open recall and need resolution ASAP.




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