There are 6 stored owner reports matching the air bags & restraints leading-label group for the 2017 BMW X5 in our NHTSA-sourced dataset. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
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Open the full vehicle complaint log (all categories)A red light came on in my vehicle that read restraint system. Does that mean the airbags are faulty or is it with the seatbelts.
Water possibly from moonroof getting into the car and warning messages about passenger airbags. I discussed matter with dealer and they want me to pay for diagnostic. I think they reset computer after service.
Restraint System Notification message: Fault in Airbag, belt tensioner or belt force limiter. Service center advised air bag might not deploy if not fixed. This could result in death or injury during a car accident. They provided an estimate with the description of cabling correction and the service advisor also told it has to do with a resistor and low voltage in the unit. This notification message first appeared when the car was under the warranty and they fixed it but then it happens again, showing that this is a recurring problem of this unit.
When the vehicle is exposed to heat, the seat belt does not buckle. The release button stays jammed and the seat belt does not fully secure. The light goes off but the seat belt will release with some tension. It only happens when the car is hot. It could seriously put people at risk if it is not addressed.
THE DRIVER SEAT BELT ON A BRAND NEW, BMW 2017 X5 XDRIVE 35I HAD A SEAT BELT BUCKLE THAT WOULD RATTLE AND SHAKE WHEN THE DRIVER WAS SEATED. THE BUCKLE WOULD CONTINUE TO RATTLE AS THE DRIVER DROVE DOWN THE ROAD. THE BUCKLE WOULD RATTLE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IN MOTION, OR RUNNING. THE BUCKLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE. IT APPEARS TO BE VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE A DRIVER SEAT BELT THAT IS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
OUR 2017 BMW X5 WAS INVOLVED IN A FATAL CAR ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING A HEAD INJURY. A DRIVER WAS DRIVING SOUTHBOUND LOST CONTROL ON ICE AND WENT INTO THE NORTHBOUND LANE WHERE ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE OUT OF CONTROL CAR CAUSING THOSE VEHICLES TO HIT OUR BMW AND PUSHING OUR VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. *TR
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