2007 BMW X3 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 38%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 BMW X3, 38% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recall campaign no. 17v-605: front passenger seat occupant detection mat - no remedy available. Contacted Bmw on 12/4/17 who advised they have no idea when one will be available. Advised to check back in six months. This has rendered my front passenger seat unusable once again (takata recall). This is unacceptable to leave customers in limbo for months and years in the case of takata. I have been unable to use my passenger seat on this vehicle for more than two years.”
NHTSA complaint #11052210, filed 2017-12, 100,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Bmw X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling), 17v605000 (air bags), and 16v071000 (air bags). While driving at unknown speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor of plastic emerging from the vents. Additionally, smoke entered the vehicle through the ventilation system when the air conditioner was activated and the check engine indicator illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11084820, filed 2018-04, 56,000 miles“1. My car is very old and has 189,000 miles. Takata airbag recalls are now known and issued by the NHSTA, it shows that I have 6 recalls and BMW does not see the recalls. As well as my brakes they are super soft and the only thing I did for the brakes is replace new brake pads they are OEM and also my emergency parking brakes are not working. It is avaible for inspection. 2. My safety while driving the car is at risk because I dont know if the airbag will work or fail at any moment. 3. …”
NHTSA complaint #11543433, filed 2023-09“Takata recall....recall issued 2/5/2016 and Bmw says not yet ready to replace. So for 17 months we have been driving a vehicle with airbags that are known to kill people, and we are unable to sell the vehicle.....absolutely unacceptable that it is taking so long to fix a known and deadly problem!”
NHTSA complaint #11002369, filed 2017-06“I contacted my local Bmw dealer ( north america Bmw) 6 monthes ago regarding the air bag recall , I've been told the parts are not ready and they need to order them to reinstall them. However, I haven't heared from them until now and I left couple of messages but they never got back to me.”
NHTSA complaint #11043663, filed 2017-11Related recalls
- 20V017000Jan 15, 2020BMW 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…Covers: BMW X3 2007–2010, 328I 2006–2013, 335I 2006–2013 +16 more
- 17V605000Sep 28, 2017BMW 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…Covers: BMW X3 2006–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10218381Jun 1, 2022A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is…
- 10160287Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10160244Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10153726Jan 1, 2019Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10154816Feb 1, 2018In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support…
- 10151028Jan 1, 2016"This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 69 06 dated June 2008. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated, FC 93EB or FC 55 . The…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 4 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 7 | 8% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 10 | 10% |
| 2014 | 9 | 10% |
| 2013 | 8 | 4% |
| 2012 | 12 | 29% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 10 | 31% |
| 2009 | 9 | 47% |
| 2008 | 32 | 48% |
| 2007 | 37 | 38% |
| 2006 | 76 | 53% |
| 2005 | 30 | 29% |
| 2004 | 32 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW X3
25 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW X3
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