TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SELL THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE REMEDY AND PARTS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS), 16V364000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V746000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED BECAUSE THE INTERIM NOTICE DID NOT SPECIFY WHEN THE REMEDY AND PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTAC…
2009 BMW X5 airbags problems
severe 45 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
45
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED MORE THAN EIGHT MONTHS AGO FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V020000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER (HAROLD ZEIGLER BMW, 4201 STADIUM DR SUITE A, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008, (866) 430-1812) STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO VERIFY WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WOULD PROVIDE THE REMEDY AND REPAIR PAR…
MY 2009 BMW X5 HAS THE PASANGER AIRBAG DISABLED LIGHT ON AND MALFUNCTION IN THE PASANGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON. FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS. I CALLED BMW OF NORTH AMERICA AND WAS TOLD THEY HAVE A RECALL ON THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM BUT MY VIN DOESN'T SHOW THIS AS AN AFFECTED CAR. SO THEY WILL NOT FIX THIS. EVEN THOUGH THE PASANGER AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE FAULTY SE…
TAKATA RECALL THIS IS TAKING WAY LONGER THAN I WOULD EVER THINK AND I FEAR THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT TAKES THIS LONG FOR PROPER OR NEW PARTS TO ARRIVE FOR REMEDY. CAN WE DISABLE THEM FROM EVER WORKING SO WE LIMIT RISK OF FAULTY BAGS?
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 BMW X5?
It's a meaningful issue. 45 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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