BMW 5 Series air bags problems by year
78 NHTSA owner complaints name the air bags across 5 5 Series model years. The most reported year is 2006 with 36 reports.
| Year | Air Bags reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 5 Series | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2008 5 Series | 2 | 2% | — | |
| 2006 5 Series | 36 | 42% | 70,000 mi | |
| 2005 5 Series | 10 | 48% | — | |
| 2004 5 Series | 29 | 45% | 81,000 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the air bags. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.