2013 BMW X5 SAV Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 38%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 BMW X5 SAV, 38% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 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 recall - takata recall continues to go unresolved. Vehicle in question in primary means of transportation for my spouse and nine-year old son. Bmw shared this week only due to my contact them that the airbag for this vehicle would be available in one month. I have no faith and am seeking injunction by NHTSA to resolve this delinquent resolution immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #11024216, filed 2017-09“My car has had an open recall since february 5th, 2016 and I have yet to hear from Bmw regarding when the recall will be repaired. Several emails to service adviser result in a generic response that parts are not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10916838, filed 2016-10“The contact owns a 2013 Bmw X5 SAV. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10967712, 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 2013 BMW X5 SAV
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology