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2019 BMW X5 Air bags Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
6%of 194 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 BMW X5, 6% of the 194 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Passenger Restraint warning light kept coming on. Dealer was able to reset twice and now they are telling me I need a new pad sensor under the seat and estimate is $1800.00 Reading BMW blogs this is an ongoing problem that BMW is aware of but will not recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11639021, filed 2025-01

“My daughter was driving my BMW X5, it went to neutral and not moving, she was panicked and stopped the car and ignition. After restarting the car, it worked for a day, then it happened again, also, I see notifications on dashboard for restraint warning, saying, airbag, and seat belt tension are reduced. I took to Fairfax BMW in VA, BMW quoted $2662, informed that my BMW went out of extended warranty over a month, I asked Goodwill request to BMW, still declined.”

NHTSA complaint #11733217, filed 2026-04

“I received notification that my passenger restraint system has a malfunction. The car threw up a code, I received a phone call and text message from the dealer. I thought this was important so I took the car to the dealer. They said the detection mat needs replace and the cost would be $1811.00. The dealer asked me if something spilled on it? The answer was no. I believe this is a safety defect an a recall should be initiated!”

NHTSA complaint #11494544, filed 2022-11

“About a year ago, coffee began leaking from below from a paper cup in the plastic cupholder of my x5. I immediately noticed it and cleaned it up. Approximately 1-2 ounces of liquid leaked into the plastic cupholder. On May 11, 2022, the Passenger Restraint System faulted and the light came on. The vehicle was inspected by BMW of Austin and stated that liquid seeped onto the Airbag Control Module and some of the pins were corroded. This would not be covered by the Warranty as it was deemed an external factor that caused the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11466767, filed 2022-05

“Driving my vehicle and on my screen popped up driver seat restraint malfunction, also rear seat restraint malfunction please go to closest dealership. I bring my vehicle to BMW dealership in my town and rep calls me and advise that the cup holders sit above the srs wiring and that liquid gets thru the cup holders and dripped on to the wires causing them to no longer work. This is a design flaw i have never spilled a drink in my cup holder and even if someone did on accident why is the AIRBAG wires not covered in plastic if going below cup holders that leak any type of liquid. …”

NHTSA complaint #11428651, filed 2021-08

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202523%
202432%
202313%
202211%
202176%
202065%
2019126%
201845%
201757%
201657%
2015149%
201466%
20134732%
20128331%
20116725%
20103528%
20094130%
20086530%
20073955%
20068349%
20051620%
200469%
20031515%
20021919%
20011610%
200013%

Other parts of the 2019 BMW X5

Electrical system
72 complaints
Engine
52 complaints
Other or unknown
31 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 BMW X5

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