5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,069 miles

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problem #60

Jul 072019

X3

  • miles
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 me this is a reoccurring problem and could pose a serious danger if in an accident. BMW officially told me to put a complaint in so that a recall could be performed. I will not pay 2000 for my airbags to work, as it is a feature required by law to operate properly. I will upload all necessary documentation if needed, should this complaint be taken into consideration.

- Westminster, CO, USA

problem #59

Jan 122021

X3

  • 77,000 miles
BMW fort lauderdale refuses to replace passenger side air bag! they claim only drivers side tanaka airbag needs replacement!

- New York, NY, USA

problem #58

Nov 152017

X3

  • miles
Recall campaign number 17V-605. I need this part installed now.

- Fairfield, CT, USA

problem #57

Sep 012017

X3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact stated that the recall notices for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V605000 (air bags) and 17V83000 (engine) were received in September and October of 2017. After contacting BMW of birmingham (11000 tom williams way, irondale al), the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the defects were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #56

Jul 102018

X3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V605000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (niello BMW, 2020 fulton ave, sacramento, ca 95825, (916) 486-1011) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Antelope, CA, USA

problem #55

Jun 202018

X3

  • 77,000 miles
Received 2 recall notices from BMW usa 11/17 and 12/17 for issues with the front passenger seat occupant detection mat and the engine PCV valve heater. Contacted my local dealership to have them fixed. Was advised that they did not have authorization from the national office to perform the repairs. When questioned about having the parts the service representative admitted that they could get the parts but would not be reimbursed for the repair because the national office had not authorized their use. Repeatedly check with them over the next several months. Received the same answer again and again. Contacted BMW usa directly through their customer service and spoke with their representative who stated that they did not have the parts to repair the known safety issues and were hoping to have them fixed later this year. When I informed them that the local dealership said they could get the parts they finally admitted that yes they had them but not enough to cover all the recalled vehicles so they were not authorizing repairs yet.

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

problem #54

Sep 112017

X3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V605000 (air bags) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. BMW of fort wayne (929 ave of autos, fort wayne, in) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lagrange, IN, USA

problem #53

Apr 042018

X3

  • 78,000 miles
The passenger seat occupancy sensor is defective. This is part of the "seat mat", which is under recall. BMW sent an initial notice of recall in September of 2017. As of April 20, 2018 the parts are still not available to perform this recall. Over 7 months! no one at the dealer or BMW usa can give us a straight answer as to when the parts will become available. The Q and a part of the notice indicates no one should sit in the passenger seat until this is fixed! why is BMW being allowed to continue to delay fixing this safety defect? I would like to know what the NHTSA is doing to make BMW repair this in a timely manner!

- Green Bay, WI, USA

problem #52

Sep 032017

X3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17V605000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in September of 2017. The dealer leith BMW (5603 capital blvd, raleigh, nc 27616) stated that the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tools confirms parts not available.

- Wilson, NC, USA

problem #51

Sep 012017

X3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17V605000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact received the recall notification in August of 2017. The dealer (BMW of devon, 20 lancaster ave, devon, pa 19333) could not provide a date for when the remedy would be available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Berwyn, PA, USA

problem #50

Nov 012017

X3 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V605000 (air bags) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for both NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V605000 (air bags) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling).

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #49

Feb 152018

X3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V605000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted to confirm part availability as the recall notice stated that owners would receive a second notice when parts become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Del Ray, FL, USA

problem #48

Sep 162017

X3

  • miles
Seat occupation detection mat and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater. Both recalls but no remedy since September 2017. Dangerous conditions that need to be resolved immediately

- Concord, CA, USA

problem #47

Aug 162017

X3

  • 119,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was brought to BMW gallery of norwood located at 918 boston providence hwy, norwood, MA to get NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags) completed. Upon checking the paperwork after leaving the dealer, they were informed that the recall had not been remedied. The dealer was contacted and they informed the contact that the campaign was unable to be done due to them not having a resolution. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact's VIN no longer showed under the recall due to BMW's system. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

- Foxborough, MA, USA

problem #46

May 042016

X3

  • miles
-takata recall -front passenger seat occupant detection mat recall -positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater

- Springfield, PA, USA

problem #45

May 292017

X3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags) and was unable to receive the remedy and part within a reasonable time frame. In addition, the contact was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the recall notices stated that the remedy and parts were unavailable. The contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle would be repaired for months. A dealer was contacted (BMW of freehold, 4225 U.S. 9, freehold, NJ 07728, (732) 410-6096), but the contact relocated. The manufacturer was notified of the concerns pertaining to the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kings Hill, VI, USA

problem #44

Jun 302017

X3

  • miles
Takata recall - I called East bay BMW and BMW of concord dealerships since receiving safety recall in June 2017 to make an appointment for the airbag recall service and I haven't received a call back regarding the parts arriving to the dealership. It is not November and I still haven't received a single phone call.

- Castro Valley, CA, USA

problem #43

Jul 012017

X3

  • miles
Takata recall needs to be replaced. No dealers in area

- Carbondale, CO, USA

problem #42

Feb 032016

X3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Princeton BMW (3630 quakerbridge rd, hamilton township, NJ) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Cream Ridge, NJ, USA

problem #41

Jul 012016

X3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called peter pan BMW at 650-349-9077 and informed the contact that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

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