Component Record

BMW X5 2001 Air Bags Problems

18 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2001 BMW X5 - 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage18 complaints

18 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V047000Reported January 20, 2017 - 230,117 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 230,117 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

25V748000Reported October 31, 2025 - 5,361 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 5,361 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine42 Electrical System24 Latches, Locks and Linkages18 Visibility15 Power Train15 Vehicle Structure12

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.