2010 BMW X5 SAV Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 21%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 BMW X5 SAV, 21% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,500 miles. 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.
“Takata inflators/air bags - except for receiving a couple generic letters about the recall absolutely nothing seems to be happening to expediently resolve the issue. Seems like lawyers have done the paperwork to comply with recall but the process is in stall mode now and nothing is being done? It would be nice if there was some accountability to make some progress and the consumers are being informed and provided some actual proof this recall is going to be fixed within a reasonable timeframe. …”
NHTSA complaint #10907454, filed 2016-09, 150,000 miles“Takata recall as stated in the notice, if the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner...file an online complaint with NHTSA. The recall is coming up on a one-year anniversary. Alternative transportation is not available, and now have a teenage driver with learner's permit, increasing odds/risk of accident. While not technically in the first zone priority, north carolina's climate is one of high temperatures and humidity for a significant portion of the year, and the vehicle does spend time at the coast. …”
NHTSA complaint #10943862, filed 2017-01, 85,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Bmw x5. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 16v071000 (air bags); 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 (critz Bmw of savannah, georgia) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11006077, filed 2017-07Related 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 2010 BMW X5 SAV
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 BMW X5 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