2009 BMW X3 SAV Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 63%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 BMW X3 SAV, 63% of the 16 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall - I received a recall notice from Bmw, call the local dealer, have been placed on a waiting list because they do not have parts. I am concern that if the air bag inflates there is a risk of death because of what has happen with other vehicles effect by this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10855695, filed 2016-04“Bmw sent letter 3/2016 about recall and continue to tell me that they do not have the parts for my cars recall.I have check several times during the last year locally and then another nearby dealership close by in another town. They said they would place me on a call list and that has been 7 mths ago. I feel like they are waiting for me to get rid of the car, but in the meantime I am at risk if I get into an accident. What do I do? Thanks in advance for your advice”
NHTSA complaint #10986238, filed 2017-05“Takata recall I have been notified of a recall. However, five months later Bmw has not replaced the air bag. This is a danger to me and my passengers. What is NHTSA doing about this?”
NHTSA complaint #10881795, filed 2016-06“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Bmw X3 SAV. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable for the driver side air bag inflator. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10947615, filed 2017-01“S10 appropriate handling- copy of a letter to president and ceo of Bmw of north america ludwig weillisch regarding the availability of the safety parts needed for the airbags on his vehicles. The consumer stated he and his family own three Bmw's that are all affected by the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10915833, filed 2016-10Related 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
- 10037050Aug 1, 2010Bmw: operating description of the passenger airbag status light.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 BMW X3 SAV
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology