NHTSA Complaint #11576087 — 2012 BMW X5 AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11576087
Vehicle	2012 BMW X5
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	October 16, 2023
Date Filed	March 7, 2024
Mileage	85,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. The contact stated that the air bag restraint malfunction message was displayed, and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

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