2004 BMW X3 air bags problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2004 BMW X3 — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Airbag lamp remians on due to failed passenger seat occupancy detection mat. Honolulu bmw dealer claims recall 08v384000 was performed july 18, 2008- which is the exact same date listed in the recall as bmw's report date to nhtsa. The recall campaign and procedure did not get published or begin for…”
filed Jul 25, 2023
“The contact ownd a 2004 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, she dozed off behind the wheel when the vehicle crashed into the rear of a tow truck. As a result, the front end of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained an injury…”
filed Nov 1, 2022
“The airbag light is on our BMW and my 16 years daughter is driving this car. I cannot believe that BMW did not issue a recall. According to Repair Pal: "What are the symptoms of a bad Air Bag Occupant Sensor? Failing occupant sensors can show one of two symptoms. They may stay on at all times, causing the passenger…”
filed Jan 27, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Air BagsCampaign 08V384000 · Aug 5, 2008
Air Bags problems in other X3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 X3 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 X3 | 3 | 4% |
| 2021 X3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 X3 | 8 | 7% |
| 2019 X3 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 X3 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 X3 | 7 | 8% |
| 2016 X3 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 X3 | 10 | 10% |
| 2014 X3 | 9 | 11% |
| 2013 X3 | 8 | 4% |
| 2012 X3 | 12 | 29% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 BMW X3
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.