2013 BMW X5 air bags problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 BMW X5 — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“During the past raining season, car battery compartment flooded creating a fire/electrical hazard during operation and addition total malfunction of instruments, lighting, warning systems in general, airbags, rendering the vehicle useless. The issue is well documented online by various owners, BMW…”
filed Mar 2, 2023
“Passenger seat sensor for airbag has failed. Was told not covered under warranty or any recall, estimate of $2,200. Was told that safety system is now compromised for passenger.”
filed Jul 29, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term…Campaign 20V017000 · Jan 15, 2020
- These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the…Campaign 19V017000 · Jan 14, 2019
- Virgin Islands or "Zone A." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2010 X5 xDrive30i, X5…Campaign 18V030000 · Jan 9, 2018
Air Bags problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 X5 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 X5 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 X5 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 X5 | 7 | 7% |
| 2020 X5 | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 X5 | 12 | 6% |
| 2018 X5 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 X5 | 5 | 7% |
| 2016 X5 | 5 | 7% |
| 2015 X5 | 14 | 9% |
| 2014 X5 | 6 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 BMW X5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.