Recalls ·2012 BMW X3 Xdrive35i

2012 BMW X3 Xdrive35i recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 BMW X3 Xdrive35i. Owners filed 48 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls0
Complaints48
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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What owners complain about

Share of the 34 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags11 · 32%
Engine7 · 21%
Unknown or other5 · 15%
Steering4 · 12%
Service brakes4 · 12%
Power train4 · 12%
Seats4 · 12%
Seat belts2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Front passenger seat occupancy mat defect causes disabling of passenger airbag. Recalls have been issued for the same issue in other models. Issue confirmed by dealership. Persistent warning lamp alert.

Air bags · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

My wife was driving the vehicle on the highway, and the power steering failed causing a loss of control of the vehicle. Luckily she was not injured and the vehicle drifted to the right hand lane and off onto the shoulder. After the vehicle was brought home, the electronic steering unit later reset itself after the…

Steering · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x3. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag and chassis warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed about an air bag replacement and was provided a print out of recalls. The local dealer was not contacted.…

Air bags · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

Passenger seat occupancy sensor mat is defective. Car cannot properly tell if the seat is occupied. Unknown if airbags would properly deploy in a crash. Sensor is intermittent and deploys while driving or stationary, most typically when no-one in passenger seat.

Air bags · Jun 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.