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. Witch was done faster than this seat mat.) I need to know how long bmw has to repair this problem???
2010 BMW X3 airbags problems
10 complaints (31% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 97,535. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 31%
- typical mileage
- 97,535
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Sensor: occupant classification2
- Sensor: occupant classification: front passenger1
At what mileage
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BMW X3 airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V017000 · Recall details
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2010 BMW X3 2.5i, X3 3.0i and X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
- Risk
- Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. A second notification letter will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V605000 · Recall details
What 2010 BMW X3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 like to know why!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw x3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw x3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator flickered. The contact called bmw of manhattan (67 wall st, new york, ny, (212) 586-6464) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact requested a rental vehicle, but the request was denied. The failure mileage was 93,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw x3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Beverly hills bmw (5070 wilshire blvd, los angeles, california 90036, (877) 794-4678) was made aware of the recall and stated that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided the contact with customer number: 622363. In addition, while the vehicle was stationary, the air bag, 4x4, and brake indicators illuminated simultaneously upon starting the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *dt updated 12/20/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw x3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called bmw of dallas at 972‑763‑5528 (located at 6200 lemmon ave, dallas, tx 75209) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata airbag
Takata recall I received a class action settlement letter.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 bmw x3. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the interim notification letter in june of 2017. The dealer (advantage bmw midtown, 1305 gray st, houston, tx, 77002) was contacted at 713‑289‑1200 on three occasions. The contact was informed not to contact them any more and that they would contact him. The dealer asked the contact if he received his secondary letter. The manufacturer was contacted by email, but had not yet replied. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. ..updated 08/17/18 *bf updated 12/1/2017
I have been driving for over 2 years with defective air bags (front). I have received many notices about this but no results. The first notice said "in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's front air bag, excessive ionternal pressure could cause rupturing of the air bag inflator, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other passengers potentially resulting in serious injury or death. I was involved in a rear end collision and my air bag did not deploy!!!!!! I have advised my attorney of this recall ( over 2 years) in case I am killed by this defective air bag.
Questions about the 2010 BMW X3 airbags
Does the 2010 BMW X3 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 2010 BMW X3, 31% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 BMW X3 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 97,535 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 BMW X3 airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 20V017000, 17V605000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW X3 have bad airbags?
The BMW X3 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (76 complaints), 2007 (37 complaints) and 2004 (32 complaints).
Other 2010 BMW X3 problems
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