2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 23%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV, 23% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata airbag recall after receiving notification in the mail regarding the takata airbag recall for our 2011 Bmw x5 diesel, we have repeatedly and unsuccessfully tried to schedule a repair for our vehicle at our local service center (Bmw of seattle). We were informed we were not a priority and might never get the problem fixed due to our priority level.”
NHTSA complaint #11019798, filed 2017-08, 70,000 miles“Airbag recall over 18months-Bmw says can't get parts . May shoot shards if deployed. Driveshaft recall -Bmw says can't get parts. If fails, front wheels don't work. Crack in EGR cooler. Deadly exhaust in passenger cabin-repaired 5/8/17. Recall alternator bolt -replaced and replacement broke! Car lost all power and steering in traffic on mountain road at night.”
NHTSA complaint #10984353, filed 2017-05, 50,000 miles“Takata recall have been waiting 8 months with no information from Bmw or dealer when repair will be scheduled. Car value not calculable for trade or sale until no longer under recall. Should be monetary compensation for delay of sale transaction.”
NHTSA complaint #10919224, filed 2016-10, 78,000 miles“The passenger restraint light is on. Dealer reports there is a fault stored for the passenger side seat mat. I understand that Bmw has had recalls for this problem in previous model years.”
NHTSA complaint #11208893, filed 2019-05, 107,300 miles“I have received several letters about the airbag recall in the past year a couple of months ago jackie cooper of edmond ok said they had the part I took my x5d in for 3 days but when I picked it up they had not replaced either airbag. I received another notice parts are available but the dealership says they only have the drivers side bag parts!”
NHTSA complaint #11044075, filed 2017-11Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 10 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV
18 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology