10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,651 miles

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2008 BMW X5 seat belts / air bags problems

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2008 BMW X5 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 4)

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problem #52

Apr 072012

X5

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall sludge forming in oil unit

- Oro Valley, AZ, USA

problem #51

Dec 202016

X5

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags), 16V364000 (air bags), and 16V746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Jackie cooper BMW MINIin Oklahoma city, Oklahoma was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were available; however, the vehicle could not be serviced for eight to ten weeks. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Midwest City, OK, USA

problem #50

Jul 152016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke with BMW of bayside (266 E shore rd, great neck, NY 11023) and was advised to speak with the parts department to check availability before scheduling an appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Maspeth, NY, USA

problem #49

Aug 242017

X5

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags) and 16V364000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. BMW of columbia (located at 5919 two notch road, columbia, SC) was contacted and refused to perform the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 16V364000 (air bags). Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags).

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #48

Aug 222017

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags) and 16V364000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called BMW of gwinnett place (3264 commerce ave, duluth, ga 30096 (678) 608-0800) and was informed that the recall remedy parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 and VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 16V364000.

- Norcross, GA, USA

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problem #47

Dec 012016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall received notified March 2016 driver's front air bag module recalled, July 2016 passenger's front air bag module recalled, and December 2016 in-tank fuel pump recalled. No notices to fix any of these items. Takata recall

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #46

Mar 012016

X5

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Bill pearce BMW (billpearcebmw.com/) in reno, nv has in no way resolved these recalls in a timely manner. I have made at least 10 calls over the last 17 months to their service/parts department to inquire on availability of replacement parts. The engine is not running at its optimal level and is potentially getting damaged as a result of the faulty fuel pump that is under recall. I am driving at my and my family's risk due to both airbags and fuel pump not meeting safety regulations and BMW is being negligent in treating these 3 recalls as a priority. I have also escalated the matter to BMW customer relations on 7/26/17 and am awaiting their response. There is no incident related to this complaint, but I strongly believe the vehicle is not safe to drive. I have indicated the date of the first communication received by BMW as well as uploaded a pdf version of their initial notification.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #45

Jul 282016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V364000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called BMW of North America at 800-525-7417 where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The dealer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #44

Feb 052016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags) and 16V364000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (BMW of alexandria in alexandria, va) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Haymarket, VA, USA

problem #43

Feb 092017

X5

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The chattanooga BMW dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Soddy Daisy, TN, USA

problem #42

Feb 262016

X5

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags), 16V746000 (fuel system, gasoline), and 17V020000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #41

Jul 262016

X5

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags) and 16V364000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer and was informed that the remedy parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Soquel, CA, USA

problem #40

Jul 222016

X5

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags) and 16V364000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The dealer stated that the manufacturer had not made the parts available even for the driver side. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #39

Feb 052016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags) and 17V020000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #38

Feb 052016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Crestview, FL, USA

problem #37

Mar 152017

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. I was notified over a year ago, since have brought in my car twice for service. Dealer says the airbag replacements are not available for me yet. I am concerned for our safety.

- Hampton Bays, NY, USA

problem #36

Jan 262017

X5

  • miles
"takata recall" airbags have not been replaced nor serviced. Recall campaign 13V-045: Inspect brake booster vacuum supply line. Involves the E70 (X5) with the N62tu engine produced from September 2006 to March 2010. Si B34 04 13 (labor operation 00 61 028)- brake booster vacuum supply line was replaced in July 2013 at BMW hawai'I... requesting safety recall repair procedure for labor operations 00 61 029 and sublet code 4. due to brake booster 'total failure'. vehicle will continue to slightly move forward with brake peddle fully pressed. Vehicle will move forward with brake peddle fully pressed when vehicle is placed in drive. Extremely dangerous to travel uphill or down hill because vehicle will not remain stationary with brake fully pressed. Owner unaware of brake booster failure due to having no knowledge of brake mechanics. Annotated total failure of brake booster and possible brake master cylinder. Si B34 04 13 - if a prior repair was performed- applicable recall proceduresmust be still performed. The repair described in this bulletin is covered under warranty regardless of time or mileage (P. 4-5).

- Kapolei, HI, USA

problem #35

May 252016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall - I received a notice regarding the passenger's front air bag in early 2016 and have received absolutely no information since then. Why has BMW not provided a remedy for this issue after almost 10 months?

- Miramar, FM, USA

problem #34

Mar 152016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. I received a notification by mail from BMW that my vehicle is included in the recall and that the driver's and passenger's front airbags will be replaced. I received the letters in March 2016 (recall campaign # 16V-071) and July 2016 (campaign recall # 16V-364). I called BMW of North America regarding these recalls and I was told that I should be receive a letter of the availability of the replacement parts towards the end of summer 2016. We are approaching the start of summer 2017 and I have not heard anything from BMW regarding this matter. I do not know if BMW is still going to fix this defect. This is a very important matter that needs to be resolved as soon as possible.

- Laguna Nigue, CA, USA

problem #33

Feb 052016

X5

  • 77,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated there was a fuel odor in the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags) and 16V746000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Brighton, CO, USA

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