2011 BMW X5 SAV Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,240miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 BMW X5 SAV, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,240 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.
“Warning message appeared: restraint system malfunction! Fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Also driver's electric seat control not working.”
NHTSA complaint #10960363, filed 2017-03, 78,240 miles“I received the original recall notice in march 2016 for my drivers front air bag, received another one july 2016 for passenger front air bag. Wondering how many other one's I will receive. Nothing has been repaired. All I hear is by summer, then by mid summer now, they don't know. But they suggest I warn anyone driving my car they could get killed if in an accident. I consider that I am driving a $85000 death trap. Since there is such danger should not someone have to provide me with a loaner car or rental at their expense!. …”
NHTSA complaint #10893483, filed 2016-08“Driver side airbag recall in february and we still have not received the part. 6 months is unacceptable when it comes to the safety of myself and my family.”
NHTSA complaint #10893064, filed 2016-08Related 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 2011 BMW X5 SAV
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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