2010 BMW X3 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 31%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,268miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 BMW X3, 31% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,268 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“I have a recall on passengers seat mat replace. How long does Bmw have to replace part???car was checked on 5/31/2018 and mat ordered. As of today 12/12/2018 there is no part and no one can seat in right front seatb untill repair is made, this is bs!!!!!! That it is taking this long and I would like to know why!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11161058, filed 2018-12, 97,535 miles“I have a 2010 Bmw X3 that needs a right front seat mat to correct air bag light on dash is on. Dealer told me part is on order and no person should sit in passenger seat until repaired. Will it is all most 1 year waiting on seat mat.(I had a recall for takata air bag on steering wheel replaced. Witch was done faster than this seat mat.) I need to know how long Bmw has to repair this problem???”
NHTSA complaint #11184488, filed 2019-03, 97,535 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Bmw X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11155648, filed 2018-12Related 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…
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 2010 BMW X3
14 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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