2015 BMW X3 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 10%of 105 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 BMW X3, 10% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Bmw was rear-ended when vehicles were slowing down at signal. The impact forced my car to it the vehicle at front. Bmw had good impact both at rear and front portion. The front driver airbag did not deploy for the force of impact my vehicle had.”
NHTSA complaint #11190602, filed 2019-03, 10 miles“Passenger side 'airbag off' warning light comes on on initial start, goes off momentarily and comes back on with adult male seated in passenger seat or seat empty. Past models suffered from passenger seat sensor cracking. Is this a problem with 2015 X3?”
NHTSA complaint #11072439, filed 2018-02, 57,000 miles“Passenger occupancy sensor failure. Reported under warranty when problem was intermittent, was told nothing was wrong. Problem now persistent after warranty expired and failed state inspection, can't drive until it's fixed. This was a recall item on 2005-2010 X3's and seems to be a very common problem with many models and years of Bmw. Car warns about passenger restraint system failure, red airbag light comes on. Constantly chimes while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11100106, filed 2018-06, 45,000 miles“I continue to get airbag warning light and front passenger seat occupant detection malfunction. I was told by local mechanic that ACSM fault codes are 930A60 and 930A1C.”
NHTSA complaint #11552082, filed 2023-10“The contact owns a 2015 Bmw X3. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the passenger restraint malfunction warning indicator illuminated. When the passenger seat was occupied, air bag off illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bag might not deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11242290, filed 2019-08, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V683000Sep 21, 2016BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X3 xDrive28d, X4 xDrive28i and X4…Covers: BMW X3 2015, X5 2014–2015, X4 2015
Related service bulletins
- 11033154May 5, 2026Update - Recent F25 Air Bag Module Service Action
- 10227568Oct 1, 2022According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy…
- 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…
- 10174015Apr 1, 2020TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked…
- 10146769Sep 1, 2017"AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT: ACSM FC 930A60 OR 930A1C SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle…
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 2015 BMW X3
29 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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