2012 BMW X3 Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger Issues in the 2012 BMW X3
2 air bagssensoroccupant classificationfront passenger complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 BMW X3. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger Complaints
OC3 mat in passenger seat malfunctions and disables passenger-side airbag. BMW is aware of this problem with OC3 sensors affecting different models. See, e.g., https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCRIT-17V428-3205.pdf pertaining to various E Series vehicles that have the same part. BMWNA claims the recall and extended warranties that covered the OC3 part in these other vehicles has not been extended to cover my vehicle (2012 BMW X3). There is a long documented history of problems with the OC3 sensor: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10142910-9999.pdf https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCRIT-17V428-3205.pdf https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V605-2124.pdf (X3 OC3 mat from 2006-2010) https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/SB-10056703-9690.pdf https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10150131-9999.pdf https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10179827-9999.pdf https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/SB-10056096-7046.pdf
PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION MESSAGE DUE TO BAD SEAT PAD SENSOR WHICH TURNED OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INCASE OF AN ACCIDENT.
Other 2012 BMW X3 Problem Areas
Air Bags
12 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint