2005 BMW X3 Airbags Problems
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2005 BMW X3, 29% of all 103 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest airbag complaint count among 21 X3 model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 75,932 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 30
- 29% of 103
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 75,932 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 BMW X3 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 9, 2005, latest Jan 9, 2019.
Airbags recalls for the 2005 BMW X3
- NHTSA 08V384000Aug 5, 2008Airbags200,000 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. Depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. If this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated.
Risk: In this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible.
Remedy: Dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. The recall began on november 6, 2008. Bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
Airbags complaints by X3 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 BMW X3 have airbag problems?
- NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2005 BMW X3, 29% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,932 miles.
- Which BMW X3 year has the most airbag complaints?
- The 2007 BMW X3 has the most airbag complaints (78), compared with 30 for the 2005.
- Is there a airbag recall for the 2005 BMW X3?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 BMW X3 concerns the airbag: 08V384000.