2010 BMW X3 air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2010 BMW X3 — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2010 bmw x3 that needs a right front seat mat to correct air bag light on dash is on. Dealer told me part is on order and no person should sit in passenger seat until repaired. Will it is all most 1 year waiting on seat mat.(I had a recall for takata air bag on steering wheel replaced…”
filed Mar 6, 2019
“I have a recall on passengers seat mat replace. How long does bmw have to replace part???car was checked on 5/31/2018 and mat ordered. As of today 12/12/2018 there is no part and no one can seat in right front seatb untill repair is made, this is bs!!!!!! That it is taking this long and I would…”
filed Dec 12, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term…Campaign 20V017000 · Jan 15, 2020
- Front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger…Campaign 17V605000 · Sep 28, 2017
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 2010 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.