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2001 BMW M5 Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 BMW M5 has 3 NHTSA airbags complaints and 2 airbags-related recalls.

3

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Airbags Recalls

17V047000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325...

03V421000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A MICROPROCESSOR IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE, WHICH ACTIVATES THE FRONT AIR BAGS, THE SIDE AIR BAGS, THE FRONT SEAT S...

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 18, 2012AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW M5. WHILE PARKED, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLO...
Oct 20, 2010AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW M5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMIN...
May 5, 2003AIR BAGSWHILE DRIVING AT VERY LOW SPEED SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

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