2018 Bmw X3 Airbags Problems
4 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Airbags Recalls (1)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner Complaints (4)
Your front passenger airbag occupancy sensor has failed, which means the system may not detect when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. If a passenger is in the seat during a crash, the airbag might not deploy, greatly increasing the risk of serious injury. You'll see a dashboard warning light and hear a chime alerting you to the problem. The sensor needs to be replaced to restore proper airbag protection.
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Your car's passenger seat occupancy sensor is malfunctioning, causing the passenger-side airbag to randomly deactivate even when someone is sitting there. BMW diagnosed it as a faulty seat mat, but refused to cover it under warranty. After a battery replacement, the problem worsened—your car lost all communication with the passenger seat safety system and now shows a permanent airbag warning light. The fix will likely involve replacing the seat occupancy sensor mat and possibly reprogramming the seat safety module.
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Passenger Seat Occupancy mat in the seat failed which disabled the passenger airbags. So it is very unsafe to drive the car now. This problem applies to many other BMW cars for which the warranty was extended. Unfortunately my car is not included in the warranty extension and out of pocket cost to repair it is $2500. I can’t afford to fix it. I believe that many other owners experience the same problem leading them to drive unsafe cars or disabling the system using aftermarket solutions. I truly believe that for the safety reasons BMW should extend the warranty for the model of my car.
Passneger occupancy sensor keeps failing due to a known issue with BMW X3 G01. Seat wiring circuit keeps experiencing electrical problems and failing to detect passenger. This can lead to airbags not deploying in the event of collision. Third time the issue has been repaired and customer was responsible for almost $1200 in costs