NHTSA Complaint #11324919 — 2012 BMW X3

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11324919
Vehicle	2012 BMW X3
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	May 17, 2020
Date Filed	May 17, 2020
Mileage	137,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

MY FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT WILL INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTION. AT TIMES, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL TURN OFF, EVEN WITH A PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, DURING AND ACCIDENT, WITH DEACTIVATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG THERE IS INCREASED THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

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