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Mmusikanth 01-21-2014 10:02 AM

Airbags Deployed with no impact/collision
 
I have a '06 BMW X5 4.4i (one owner, 130K miles). While driving on the highway yesterday, traveling at normal highway speeds, my passenger side airbags deployed. There were no cars in my immediate vicinity, and the road (I270 North in Maryland) is in exceptionally good shape. At first I thought I may have hit some debris, but I felt absolutely nothing, When I eventually got off the highway and back to work, I took a closer look at the car - to FIND NO DAMAGE, or sign of impact whatsoever - front, sides, undercarriage - nothing. I called BMW NA and at first they were very helpful, but when it was escalated to some "resolution specialist" he outright asked me why I was calling them. When I explained what had happened. After explaining why i was calling, he said he would take it to his supervisor and they would get back to me in 3-5 business days. Needless to say this is just not acceptable, my question - has this happened with anyone else out there? This is my 4th BMW, and 15th in our family, I also own 2 BMW motorcycles and I have never experienced something like this.

e30cabrio 01-21-2014 10:16 AM

Never heard of this.

I would have said because your airbags went off for no reason almost causing me to have a heart attack and kill myself/others and I want you to figure out (A) WHY and (B) pay to resolve this issue while I drive a 2014 (insert BMW of your choice here)

Mmusikanth 01-21-2014 10:28 AM

Thats exactly what I said! Thank goodness, there were not a lot of cars on the road, and I have over 30 years of driving experience- or I would have had a serious problem. The anxiety is still with me - I don't scare for much (call me stupid, not brave), but this really unnerved me. I have lost all confidence in the car - which I love.

upallnight 01-21-2014 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by e30cabrio (Post 975880)
Never heard of this.

I would have said because your airbags went off for no reason almost causing me to have a heart attack and kill myself/others and I want you to figure out (A) WHY and (B) pay to resolve this issue while I drive a 2014 (insert BMW of your choice here)

But once they find out that it's a 2006 BM Trouble U they will just say poor maintenance and the car is no longer under warranty. Could the car have been in a previous accident and the repair not perform correctly.

e30cabrio 01-21-2014 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by upallnight (Post 975887)
But once they find out that it's a 2006 BM Trouble U they will just say poor maintenance and the car is no longer under warranty. Could the car have been in a previous accident and the repair not perform correctly.


To which I would counter figure it out and we will talk/run the carfax on your dime/ want the coverage of the world press?

Mmusikanth 01-21-2014 10:53 AM

never been in an accident.

mrbmwx5 01-21-2014 11:47 AM

Back in 2006 when I was at dealer getting my car service and I saw the brand new x5 seating inside the show room out of blue the air bags deployed in that x5 .

Peregrin-O 01-21-2014 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbmwx5 (Post 975901)
Back in 2006 when I was at dealer getting my car service and I saw the brand new x5 seating inside the show room out of blue the air bags deployed in that x5 .

What the....:confused:
From what?!...seismic activity...

upallnight 01-21-2014 12:26 PM

See this link. Next time you go to the service manager be prepare to show him this link.

BMW recalls 220,000 vehicles in widening airbag issue - NBC News.com

or this

http://www.thecarconnection.com/news...o-air-bag-flaw

upallnight 01-21-2014 12:31 PM

I'm sure BMW will repair at their cost, if not go to the TV stations in your area and talk with someone in their consumer affair dept.

Mmusikanth 01-21-2014 02:10 PM

upallnite and mrbmwx5, thanks for your helpful information - thats great.

TiAgX5 01-21-2014 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upallnight (Post 975905)
See this link. Next time you go to the service manager be prepare to show him this link.

BMW recalls 220,000 vehicles in widening airbag issue - NBC News.com

or this

BMW Recalls Over 76,000 Vehicles From 2006 & 2007 Due To Air Bag Flaw

???

These links are for.......

1) Takata airbags (not used in X5) that have a propellant defect, causing them to deploy incorrectly DURING an inpact.

and.....

2) Seat occupant sensor mat that, when defective, keeps airbag from deploying DURING an accident while seat is occupied.

These links in no way address the OPs issue, random airbag deployment.

Mmusikanth 01-21-2014 02:40 PM

TiAgX5, with closer review, you are correct, my airbags deployed at 60mph with no collision at all. No one was in the passenger seat (Thankfully). Any thoughts?

mrbmwx5 01-21-2014 03:27 PM

Electronics malfunction ....
This another cool thing about BMW my ant 750li rolled off the clip about 60 feets deep and none of the air bag deploy at all ( 18 wheeler ran her off the road)

OptimusPriM5 01-21-2014 03:53 PM

So I would start digging deeper..

1. you indicate it was not in an accident...how do you know for sure? if your relying on carfax and such they are not always reliable

2. was the car bought locally as in the DMV? If so find out where serviced and get the records pulled at the local BMW dealer. If bought from Private Owner did they provide ANY records at all?

3. Did you get a PPI, what were the findings if any?

4. If not bought locally could this have been a flood car or had water infiltration?

This is just paths I would start going down and my .02 Good Luckand keep us updated

Mmusikanth 01-21-2014 04:43 PM

OptimusPriM5,

Thanks for the input - much appreciated - the thing is, I am one owner, I drove it off the showroom floor, and I have put all 130k miles on the clock myself. So I know the history well - absolutely no accidents or collisions.

What is a PPI?

e30cabrio 01-21-2014 04:45 PM

Pre Purchase Inspection.

TerminatorX5 01-21-2014 04:54 PM

the computer should have a fault/trigger code stored... it will indicate that the air bag deployed because sensor XXX triggered it... whatever you do, make sure you do NOT ERASE that information from the memory until you have it printed out or otherwise saved...

There are several criteria must be met in order for the bag to deploy... under "normal" circumstances (accident is no way a "normal" circumstance) the GM evaluates whole bunch of info before deciding that the bag should open... it would be interesting to see what the computer holds...

I know I-270, it is a wide open road and when not in traffic jam, the cars flow fast... and today the Feds were closed for business, so the traffic should be only regular folks doing their laundry and grocery shopping...

keep us posted on the developments...

Mmusikanth 01-21-2014 05:50 PM

TerminatorX5, thanks for the advice - good advice. I will get the read out at BMW dealership on Friday.

OptimusPriM5 01-21-2014 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mmusikanth (Post 975938)
OptimusPriM5,

Thanks for the input - much appreciated - the thing is, I am one owner, I drove it off the showroom floor, and I have put all 130k miles on the clock myself. So I know the history well - absolutely no accidents or collisions.

What is a PPI?

Ahhh sorry misunderstood your original post thought you just aquired this vehicle. My comment on a PPI is moot then.

Keep us informed.

Mmusikanth 01-21-2014 06:17 PM

No sweat, thanks for the help though.

OptimusPriM5 01-25-2014 06:48 PM

Any updates or cause identified?

Mmusikanth 01-25-2014 07:16 PM

BMW NA came back to me and the car is being inspected on Monday at the dealership. I'll post their findings as soon as I know. Thanks for the continued support

OptimusPriM5 02-07-2014 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mmusikanth (Post 976666)
BMW NA came back to me and the car is being inspected on Monday at the dealership. I'll post their findings as soon as I know. Thanks for the continued support

Any updates?

e30cabrio 02-16-2014 07:23 PM

What happened with this?

AceWynn 05-12-2014 11:00 AM

Hi guys,

Similar situation happened to me over the weekend but the passenger airbag went off after I hit a bump pretty hard. I was wondering if you had to replace the sensors too? Or should replacing the airbags be fine?

Ven 11-21-2016 03:23 PM

Sad to bump this thread. This happened today morning as my wife was getting to work.

Passenger front and rear tires blow out (possible road debris), passenger curtain and 2 rear side airbags deployed. She was only driver and was about 30 mph on 35 mph road.

crystalworks 11-22-2016 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ven (Post 1093570)
Sad to bump this thread. This happened today morning as my wife was getting to work.

Passenger front and rear tires blow out (possible road debris), passenger curtain and 2 rear side airbags deployed. She was only driver and was about 30 mph on 35 mph road.

I'll bet the computer deployed the airbags due to the sudden change in ride height/different between the driver's and passenger's side of the vehicle. It probably thought the X was about to roll over towards the passenger side.

Ven 11-22-2016 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crystalworks (Post 1093613)
I'll bet the computer deployed the airbags due to the sudden change in ride height/different between the driver's and passenger's side of the vehicle. It probably thought the X was about to roll over towards the passenger side.

Good point crystalworks. Thanks. Will see what insurance adjuster says tomorrow.


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