2012 BMW X5 SAV Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,895miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 BMW X5 SAV, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,895 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.
“My wife & I purchased this 2012x5 2 years ago,last year the vehicle was being driven off the driveway where there was a loud snap&ban. The car didn't move. We called a tow and had it brought to jupiter Bmw fl .we found out that the drive shaft snapped. Mileage was 45-48k miles. We called Bmw na it was a warranty recall part and the dealer stated it was replaced. After that in the last 10 months we have experienced many strange movements in the rear and in turns. We called the dealership and spoke to a tech where they stated it was tires in the rear. …”
NHTSA complaint #11039973, filed 2017-10, 40 miles“Takata recall - it has been over one year since my vehicle was identified under this recall and I live in a zone a which is the highest risk area. The local Bmw dealer has not been able to give me any idea of when my car will be repaired. This is unacceptable as people have died from this defect and I am at risk every time I drive this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10960299, filed 2017-03Related 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 2012 BMW X5 SAV
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
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