2010 BMW X3 SAV Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 65%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 BMW X3 SAV, 65% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 1 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.
“On may 31 2018 I took my x3 in to roseville Bmw for air bag recall #b651617 passenger side seat mat they told mw part on order and do not have any person seating in that seat ubtill recall is compleited. It is now oct 4 2018 and no repair has been made. I just got 2 more recall notices from roseville Bmw stating to call them about recall #b651617 paas seat mat. …”
NHTSA complaint #11133391, filed 2018-10, 97,535 miles“Received from Bmw, in march 2016, recall notice 16v-071, driver's front air bag module. As of this date, Bmw still does not have the necessary parts available, and as of this date (12-21-2016) advised me not to expect them until early 2017 - almost a year later. My prior complaint to the NHTSA has been ignored. Somebody, somewhere, needs to be fired.”
NHTSA complaint #10936760, filed 2016-12, 35,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Bmw X3 SAV. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10959591, filed 2017-03“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Bmw X3 SAV. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10954256, filed 2017-02“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Bmw X3 SAV. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10896941, filed 2016-08Related 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
- 11031873Apr 30, 2026Replace the driver’s air bag module (generation 10, PSDI-X).
- 11032047Apr 8, 2026Update - Recent F25 Air Bag Module Service Actions
- 11030442Apr 1, 2026Update - Recent F25 Air Bag Module Service Actions
- 11030337Mar 26, 2026BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Service Action involving certain Model Year 2010 – 2013 vehicles.This Service Action involves the replacement of the passenger’s air bag module.
- 11030336Mar 26, 2026BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Service Action involving certain Model Year 2010 – 2013 vehicles.This Service Action involves the replacement of the driver’s air bag module.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 BMW X3 SAV
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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