2008 BMW X5 SAV Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 45%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,156miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 BMW X5 SAV, 45% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,156 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“My son lean forward and turned left to grab an item from my daughter in the back seat. All of the sudden the passenger safety restraint system malfunction light came on. Now it comes on continuously when a front seat passenger moves slightly. I researched online and noted that recall has been done for numerous Bmw cars, but just not my year model. I believe this is manufacture defect and they should fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10650153, filed 2014-10, 32,000 miles“Traveling on expressway at approx 60 MPH collided with a vehicle hitting him on rear. I sustained injury to my chest as a result of impact against the steering wheel because the airbag didn't deploy. I learned that Bmw has recalled airbags on several models and believe the 2008 x5s should be included in the recall. My vehicle is at a collision center but I can make it available in case NHTSA experts would like to investigate if airbag sensors are working properly on this model. …”
NHTSA complaint #10606584, filed 2014-06, 83,061 miles“Takata recall I called Bmw of north america last year to complain about not receiving a replacement airbag for my 2008 Bmw x5 3.0 si. They told me it will be available towards the end of summer 2016. I have not received any notification of its availability up to now (late fall 2017). I think they completely ignored my complaint. The catastrophic risk still exists with my car. I need NHTSA's assistance for Bmw to act on this problem. I have waited for over a year now and still no action from Bmw.”
NHTSA complaint #11044739, filed 2017-11“Takata recall. I was notified over a year ago, since have brought in my car twice for service. Dealer says the airbag replacements are not available for me yet. I am concerned for our safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10966098, filed 2017-03“Takata recall. I received a notification by mail from Bmw that my vehicle is included in the recall and that the driver's and passenger's front airbags will be replaced. I received the letters in march 2016 (recall campaign # 16v-071) and july 2016 (campaign recall # 16v-364). I called Bmw of north america regarding these recalls and I was told that I should be receive a letter of the availability of the replacement parts towards the end of summer 2016. We are approaching the start of summer 2017 and I have not heard anything from Bmw regarding this matter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10957439, filed 2017-02Related recalls
- 16V071000Feb 5, 2016BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi…Covers: BMW X5 SAV 2007–2013, 328 2006–2013, 335 2006–2013 +10 more
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW X5 SAV
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW X5 SAV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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