2007 BMW X3 SAV Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 26%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 BMW X3 SAV, 26% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall. I was informed by Bmw USA that the interim repair is the same parts that are currently being used in the vehicle and that due to the new (same) parts not having been exposed to atmospheric elements thereby reduces the risk. The complaint I have is that the risk should be eliminated by correctly repairing the issue, not to just reduce the risk. The solution I am seeking is to have the vehicle repaired to eliminate the risk, not just reduce it.”
NHTSA complaint #10908368, filed 2016-09, 96,000 miles“I was traveling down a 3 lane highway behind a cube van going slowly. As I moved in to the next lane to go around him, I saw there was a pre-existing multi-car accident that had just occurred in that lane right in front of me. I immediately slammed on my brakes to avoid adding to the mess. I was able to stop in time. I had zero contact with any vehicle or object. As I slammed on my brakes, my front drivers side airbag and 2 of my side airbags inadvertently deployed. The front drivers airbag cracked the top of the windshield. …”
NHTSA complaint #10734574, filed 2015-07, 91,000 miles“I purchased a 2007 Bmw x3 on 7/10/14 from a dealer. At the time of purchase the airbag warning light on the dashboard was illuminated. The dealer indicated they tried to fix the issue by replacing the passenger seat sensor mat, the airbag itself and the seatbelt buckle. Nothing they did fixed the issue or cleared the light. The dealer had indicated that this vehicle had an airbag recall associated with it and I would be getting a letter from Bmw in august. This letter would allow me to get this issue fixed by a Bmw dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10622293, filed 2014-08, 85,241 miles“Was advised by sandia Bmw that the passenger side oc3 mat is improperly working. Was advised to call Bmw customer service they in turn said there is not enough x3 with this issue only the 3 series, 5 series and x5. There is nothing they could do at this time. They advised to keep on eye on the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10597463, filed 2014-06, 106,000 miles“A warning code is triggered that affects the operation of the airbag. The warning code is passenger seat occupancy sensor. The airbag light in the dash flashes on and off randomly whether there is someone in the seat or not. It does not matter whether the passenger side seat belt is fastened or not. Bmw has a recall for earlier years of this same problem on this vehicle, but not for this year which also has quite a few of these failures. Obviously they have not fixed this problem and need to recall all vehicles with similar occupancy seat sensors that affect the airbag.”
NHTSA complaint #10853832, filed 2016-04, 95,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V071000Feb 5, 2016BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi…Covers: BMW X3 SAV 2007–2010, 328 2006–2013, 335 2006–2013 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10028365Sep 1, 2008Bmw vehicle: air bag warning lamp illuminated and fault code a1 is stored. A low voltage condition caused the steering angle sensor position data to be lost. The battery may have…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 BMW X3 SAV
46 complaintsSeats
41 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW X3 SAV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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