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2005 BMW X3

2 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #08V384000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The frontal airbag system in your vehicle is designed to deploy in a severe crash to protect the front passenger. However, a small crack in the airbag mat could make it fail to deploy in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag fails to deploy in a severe crash, it won't provide the necessary protection to the front passenger, putting them at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will rework the airbag sensor mat to prevent cracks and ensure the airbag system works properly. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #07E069000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The bike carrier on your 2005 BMW X3 or X5 has a sharp pinching point where the bike arm bracket meets the upright assembly. This could pinch your finger or hand if you're not careful when moving the bike arm to its down position.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not careful, you could seriously hurt your finger or hand when moving the bike arm to its down position. This pinch point could cause a severe injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will send you a repair kit and instructions to fix the bike carrier, free of charge. They'll help you make the repair so you can safely transport your bike.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BMW BIKE CARRIERS, P/N 82110393954, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 2005 BMW X3 AND X5 VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH POINT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A SEVERE INJURY TO THE USER'S FINGER OR HAND.
Original — Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES TOLL-FREE AT 800-831-1117.
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Other BMW X3 Years

2026
1 recall
2025
8 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
7 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
16 recalls
2019
10 recalls
2018
11 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
7 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
7 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
4 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2004
1 recall

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