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Problems with 2006 BMW X5 AIR BAGS

On average, the 2006 BMW X5 starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 76 930 miles.

Components Affected by AIR BAGS Issues

We have classified the 73 complaints from 2006 BMW X5 about AIR BAGS into the following categories.

FRONTAL 6 SIDE/WINDOW 1

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2006 BMW X5

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?

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it rained and water entered through the sunroof and created moisture in the vehicle. the air bag warning light then illuminated. the contact believed that the air bag warning light illuminating was related to the water entering the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic independent. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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

1) the air bag light does not go off. it stays on. air bags engage but light is just as bright as can be. 2) ignition switch security latch does not release. have to smack steering wheel after turning off alarm to place key into ignition slot.

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?

My passenger airbag is defective due to micro cracks in the weight sensor mat.

My vehicle / vin should be included in the recall campaign no. 13v-564: "front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat." my vehicle is part of the model year 2006 x5 sav's that has the defect. but my vin is not being recognized in the recall and is experiencing the exact defect. the air bag warning lamp on the instrument cluster and the front "passenger air bag off" lamp in the overhead console are illuminated at the same time. the sensor has become damaged over time due to the frequency of front passenger seat usage. bmw ag has decided that the defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in the model year 2006 x5's. when i contacted bmw usa they told me my vehicle was part of the recall but they had the last digit in my vin as a "2" instead of a "3". the rest of the vin was the same. the vin with the last digit as a "2" was the exact model as my vehicle (year, color, inside and out, and equipment). but for some reason my vin is missing from the recall. why is my vin not part of the recall if it is ...

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

Tl* 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.

Passenger air bag sensor defective related to recall 13v564000. defective sensor mat causes airbag to be turned off at all times. called bmw they stated to take vehicle to dealership before the end of 2015. dealer would not honor recall for this vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. after the vehicle was started, the front passenger side air bag off warning light illuminated. in addition, the failure occurred when the seat was occupied. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). the failure mileage was 99,999.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light remained illuminated. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 114,000.

Tl* 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 number: 13v564000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. the dealer was unable to specify when the part would become available. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 12/23/14*lj the consumer stated the airbag was replaced after a year. updated 05/27/15 *js