2010 BMW X5 Air Bags Problems

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

35Air Bags complaints

28.7%Of all 122 complaints

#2Most-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

ENGINE40 · 32.8%

AIR BAGS35 · 28.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22 · 18%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM19 · 15.6%

Unspecified / other13 · 10.7%

Share of the 122 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 BMW X5 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN AIR BAG RECALL. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 11328567 — filed 06/12/2020

“I GO TO THE DEALER AND THIS DEALER STAY WITH MY WITH MY CAT OVERNIGHT . WHEN I PICKUP MY CAR TGE DEALER NO FUND…”NHTSA complaint 11320195 — filed 04/04/2020

“CONSTANTLY RECEIVE MESSAGE "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: FAULT IN PASSENGER-RESTRAINT SYSTEM AFFECTING AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER OR BELT FORCE LIMITER."”NHTSA complaint 11184345 — filed 03/05/2019

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 BMW X5 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 BMW X5: 35 of 122 complaints on file (28.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 BMW X5 have in total?

122 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 2 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.