2008 BMW X3 air bags problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2008 BMW X3 — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the front passenger’s side seat occupant detection mat. The vehicle was not repaired. After…”
filed Jul 29, 2024
“The steering angle sensor has faulted, at around 60,000 miles. This fault results in possible airbag failure, in conjunction with inability to perform safety breaking mechanisms, as well as disabling the cars 4x4 stability control features. BMW as well as other BMW third-party mechanics have told…”
filed Jul 27, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term…Campaign 20V017000 · Jan 15, 2020
- Front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger…Campaign 17V605000 · Sep 28, 2017
Air Bags problems in other X3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 X3 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 X3 | 3 | 4% |
| 2021 X3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 X3 | 8 | 7% |
| 2019 X3 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 X3 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 X3 | 7 | 8% |
| 2016 X3 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 X3 | 10 | 10% |
| 2014 X3 | 9 | 11% |
| 2013 X3 | 8 | 4% |
| 2012 X3 | 12 | 29% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 BMW X3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.