SeatsPart report
2009 BMW X3 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2009 BMW X3, 5% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10247574Dec 15, 2023A noise can be heard from underneath the seat while the seat is being moved either forwards or backwards. This can occur to the driverâÂÂs and/or the passengerâÂÂs front…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 8% |
| 2007 | 14 | 14% |
| 2006 | 42 | 29% |
| 2005 | 48 | 47% |
| 2004 | 33 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW X3
Air bags
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW X3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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