2006 BMW X5 Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

77Air Bags complaints

46.1%Of all 167 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS77 · 46.1%

SEATS24 · 14.4%

SERVICE BRAKES21 · 12.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 10.8%

SEAT BELTS8 · 4.8%

Share of the 167 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 BMW X5 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES…”NHTSA complaint 10704035 — filed 04/06/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V564000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR…”NHTSA complaint 10679774 — filed 01/29/2015

“IN JANUARY OF 2014, I RECEIVED A LETTER TELLING ME THAT MY VEHICLE NEEDED THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR MAT FIXED. THEY WENT…”NHTSA complaint 10670098 — filed 01/05/2015

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 BMW X5 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2006 BMW X5: 77 of 167 complaints on file (46.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 BMW X5 have in total?

167 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.