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BMW X5 2015 Air Bags Problems

15 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2015 BMW X5 - 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage15 complaints

15 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

15V147000Reported March 13, 2015 - 46 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 13, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 46 vehicles across all affected models.

16V683000Reported September 21, 2016 - 3,606 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 3,606 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine51Fuel and Propulsion System50Unknown Or Other19Power Train14Electrical System13Steering7
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.