Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 BMW X5 has 5 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS | Described by BMW as a "malfunctioning passenger restraint system", the sensor detecting weight in th... |
| Oct 9, 2023 | AIR BAGS | 2021 X5 M50i: The driver's knee airbag deployed in a crash and lacerated my left lower leg down to t... |
| Apr 22, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Vehicle is designed where ACSM control unit of the airbags is located directly under the cup holder ... |
| Apr 15, 2023 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | In a parking garage I found a open space and slowly moving towards that to park, car was approaching... |
| Aug 18, 2021 | AIR BAGS | SRS (airbag system) unit that is located underneath center console cupholder can be damaged by a sma... |