2006 BMW X3 problems
Owners have filed 178 complaints about the 2006 BMW X3 with NHTSA. Air bags account for 47.2% of them — the clear leader, ahead of seats at 23.6%.
Complaints178
Crashes8
Fires20
Injuries19
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 47.2% · 84
Seats 23.6% · 42
Electrical system 7.3% · 13
Engine 3.4% · 6
Structure 2.8% · 5
Fuel system, gasoline 2.2% · 4
Unknown or other 2.2% · 4
Engine and engine cooling 2.2% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 8 describe a crash, 20 describe a fire and 19 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 15 model years of the BMW X3 in this data, 2006 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2013 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 12 in the last three years against 45 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 76,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2007 (NA) BMW X3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger side occupant mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 107,000. Air bags · reported at 107,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the front passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V605000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000. Air bags · reported at 83,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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