2010 BMW X3 Sav air bags problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2010 BMW X3 Sav — 65% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On may 31 2018 I took my x3 in to roseville bmw for air bag recall #b651617 passenger side seat mat they told mw part on order and do not have any person seating in that seat ubtill recall is compleited. It is now oct 4 2018 and no repair has been made. I just got 2 more recall notices from…”
filed Oct 4, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw x3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made…”
filed Apr 28, 2017
“Takata recall, my car has been on the recall list for years and the dealer never seems to have the parts to replace.”
filed Nov 22, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 16V071000 · Feb 5, 2016
Related service bulletins
Replace the driver’s air bag module (generation 10, PSDI-X).
B650526 · Service Campaign · issued Apr 30, 2026Update - Recent F25 Air Bag Module Service Actions
B650526DCS · Other · issued Apr 8, 2026Update - Recent F25 Air Bag Module Service Actions
B650526DCS · Other · issued Apr 1, 2026BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Service Action involving certain Model Year 2010 – 2013 vehicles.This Service Action involves the replacement of the passenger’s air bag module.
B650626 · Service Campaign · issued Mar 26, 2026BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Service Action involving certain Model Year 2010 – 2013 vehicles.This Service Action involves the replacement of the driver’s air bag module.
B650526 · Service Campaign · issued Mar 26, 2026
Air Bags problems in other X3 Sav years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 X3 Sav | 29 | 52% |
| 2007 X3 Sav | 41 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 BMW X3 Sav
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.