general problems of the 2013 BMW X5 - part 1

During the past raining season, car battery compartment flooded creating a fire/electrical hazard during operation and addition total malfunction of instruments, lighting, warning systems in general, airbags, rendering the vehicle useless. The issue is well documented online by various owners, BMW stop assisting owners of vehicles that have the same issue of flooding. Please assist with any possible help to resolve the problem(s) of the vehicle 2013 BMW X5.

While driving one rainy afternoon on a city road, I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The smoke turned into flames. I pulled over and called 911. An off duty police officer stopped and had a fire extinguisher. He was able to put out most of the fire until the fire department showed up and finished the job. The firemen thought that the fire started in the air bag control module. The BMW dealer said that the fire started in the wiper motor. The car was at the dealer the previous week for the air bag recall.

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18v030000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. The dealer (braman BMW west palm beach, 4013 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, FL 66409) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall.

Takata recall - I've been notified by mail about one year ago that the airbag has been recalled. I serviced my car sept 2017 and they still said that the part is not available. I believe the recall took place in 2016. I've had so many mechanical problems and yet they refused to buy the car back as a lemon.

Takata recall - I have waited 1 1/2 years a resolution and nothing done. Now that I am out of warranty, I am more ademant that this gets resolved before I'm killed. Also, what is the work-around? like, disabling the airbag.

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 18v030000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer (united BMW, 11458 alpharetta hwy, rosewell, GA 30076) stated that the parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

On 4/6/2017 I parked my 2013 BMW X5 at 7:30pm, around 3am I heard a popping sound and the alarm going off . I looked out the window and fire was coming from under the hood. On 3/20/2017 I took it in for service because it did something crazy and the engine malfunction light came on, also there was a short in the fog lights. BMW said they they changed the coil in the engine and fixed the lights they also told us we need to upgrade the sos button or take a $300 refund and not fix the sos system . They completed that repair on 3/28/17 . 8 days later my truck caught fire.

Drivers front air bag module - received a recall notice 1 year ago. Parts are still not available according to my dealer.

Takata recall - we have asked that our car be repaired and the local BMW office and the corpoarate office refuse and said they are only fixing cars being traded in for new Bmws. I got an estimate for a trade in on my car from GMC and the value went down $10k because of the recall and it not be fixed. I would like my car fixed, this is a safety recall and they are prioritizing my safety over that of someone buying a new BMW.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 17v138000 (power train). 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 contact called a local dealer and was informed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall - received my notice in March regarding the airbag recall. To date I hear nothing but "we are working on it". I was t-boned several months ago and was terrified my airbag would deploy and I am constantly concerned for my safety when driving my car and BMW seems to care less.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 17v138000 (power train). 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 spoke to a dealer who stated the parts for NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

My car has had an open recall since February 5th, 2016 and I have yet to hear from BMW regarding when the recall will be repaired. Several emails to service adviser result in a generic response that parts are not available.

Takata aribag has not been resolved. Going on 8 months. Engine shuts down.

BMW does not have parts to remedy these recalls; they have been on back order for over 8 months now!.

I have been waiting for replacement of airbag for close to 1 year and no response from valencia BMW. I have been limiting my use of my car due to unsafe airbag.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v384000 (air bags) and 17v138000 (power train). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (bavariaan autohaus-BMW, 5727 york drive, norman, ok, 73069) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall: my vehicle has a dangerous recall and I've called BMW corp and BMW of ft myers, FL numerous times for about 1 year now. BMW does nothing to resolve this recall. I do not feel safe driving my car. I want this resolved. BMW will not help me resolve this. They say there is nothing they can do. Can you please help? I'm scared to drive my car.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (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 repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall - takata recall continues to go unresolved. Vehicle in question in primary means of transportation for my spouse and nine-year old son. BMW shared this week only due to my contact them that the airbag for this vehicle would be available in one month. I have no faith and am seeking injunction by NHTSA to resolve this delinquent resolution immediately.

Takata recall -- I just called BMW for options regarding getting my car repaired and also requested to be let out of my lease. They said they do not yet have parts for repair, my car has been marked 'unsellable' and the only end of lease option they gave was for me to pay it off. I am furious. I refuse to drive an unsafe car for the next three months and I absolutely should not be required to pay off the lease on this car. They need to take it back and let me move on. I have two small children that I drive around in this car every day!!! this is unacceptable.

It has been 1 year since BMW notified me of takata recall on my car and the problem is still unresolved, no communications since, I have called service dept. Several times and all I get is "we'll call you when the parts are available. ".

Takata recall I am still awaiting repair of this very dangerous recall and I fear for my life when driving my car. I received recall notice in March, called my service dealer then and followed up recently with no acceptable answers.

The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (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. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5 sav. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall I received a letter from BMW March 2016 saying that I am the owner of a potentially affected vehicle- I still have not received a second letter to tell me to come in and get a new airbag? I have emailed them 3 0r 4 times and all they say is_ I will be notified when parts come in? if I am driving a car with a defective airbag shouldn't they have to put in a new airbag as soon as possible? it has been a year and one half? please advise what to do? thanks pam1meehan@aol. Com thanks, pam meehan.

2013 BMW X5. Consumer writes in regards to airbag and driveshaft failure safety recalls. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to be repaired. The vehicle has two recalls 16v-071 and 17v-138. The dealer informed the consumer the parts were unavailable. Updated 08/11/2017.

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. I am writing to complain about the excessive amount of time that has passed without the airbag being fixed. I has been 14 months and I am still driving what I consider to be an unsafe vehicle. BMW refuses to give any estimation of when this will be resolved. This must be remedied.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (BMW of birmingham, 1000 tom williams way, irondale, al 35210, (855) 850-3425) 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 contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. In addition, the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v138000 (power train). The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part to do 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 and 17v138000 (air bags, power train); however, 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 dealer (valley auto world BMW located at 3822 sycamore dairy rd, fayetteville, nc 28303; (910) 864-0000) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted and was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.