2007-2013 X5 Airbag Recall

[740iS]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

I thought the parts were from Takata? And if Takata...there's a lot more car manufacturers all waiting for replacement parts...from this air bag supplier (that's teetering on bankruptcy).

And the driver's side airbag is not for the airbag cover (the part you see) but its an internal part that splinters upon deployment and sends metal shrapnel into your face, neck, and torso.

Agree on the Takata about to be out of business overall and understand the cause of the recall too. But, I didn't think the dealerships would want to take the cover assembly apart to replace the bag and then reassemble.

Guess I'll know for sure if I ever get into the dealer.

[Qsilver7]

Hmm, if Bay Area dealerships are only replacing the inflators and not the complete set-up (inflator + cover)...I wonder what or how they are billing the recall? Are they requesting payback for both, but only supplying owners with inflators? And what do they do with new airbag covers...keep them for resale?

Hmmm, wouldn't be the first time Bay Area dealerships have taken advantage of customers. They were known for charging way more (gouging) for the goodwill replacement clusters versus the deals others were getting.

[740iS]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Hmm, if Bay Area dealerships are only replacing the inflators and not the complete set-up (inflator + cover)...I wonder what or how they are billing the recall? Are they requesting payback for both, but only supplying owners with inflators? And what do they do with new airbag covers...keep them for resale?

Hmmm, wouldn't be the first time Bay Area dealerships have taken advantage of customers. They were known for charging way more (gouging) for the goodwill replacement clusters versus the deals others were getting.

You're exactly right, especially on the goodwill cluster replacement from the E38 and E39. Fortunately when I went through that on one of my E38's I was in Southern California and was one of the 100% replacements at the time. My E38 now has a fully functional M5 cluster in it so I'm good.

[robnitro]

For a 1 hour job they won't give a loaner. Despite that, I waited almost 3 hours at the dealer. Miscommunication, as I saw my car completed and waiting outside after one hour. Service rep said I had to wait, mechanics were busy... But the truck stayed there, I even checked my dash cam.

Since I didn't trust whether they did it, I popped it out to check the airbag date, March 2017, so they did do it and the service Rep just got mixed up as the shop didn't report it completed. Blah, that's why I'd rather do my own work...

[740iS]

You're correct, the driver's side airbag is book time of 1 hour, but can be done in 15 - 20 minutes, including disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. Then on to reset the date/time. LOL

But passenger airbag takes a bit longer than the one on the steering wheel since they have to remove the upper dash cover. That is book time of 7+ hours. Couple that with the driver's side airbag and it's an all day affair! This is the kind of crap this $tealership is known for!

I too would prefer they just send me the parts, I'll do it all myself and return the old parts to them. LOL

[Aquamania]

November 3rd is when I am going to get my passenger side done. Loaner car and 2 days they told me. Drivers side was done already.

[5Xtheproblems]

They give loaners here in Atlanta as well for this recall. I had my driver side done and have an appointment on the 8th for the passenger side. They are providing a loaner since the process involves removing the whole dash! I do not understand how dealers pick and choose the level of service they provide.

[bmrboi2]

I got 5 notices in the mail yesterday for our vehicles about Takata filing for Bankruptcy and that we need to get our vehicles in ASAP.

[dalecan]

I just got my drivers side replaced yesterday at Seattle BMW. They do not have the passenger side in stock at the moment, and it's likely to be around Christmas before they do.

I had an X4 for a loaner. The car felt nice inside, but I did not like the feedless steering and soft brakes at all.

[lordshin808]

i'm scheduled to come in Nov 20 for both drivers and passenger side. apparently the passenger side will take a whole day or more.

BMW West Houston do not offer loaners on recalls. sucks!