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2006 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 #17V605000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your BMW X3's passenger airbag is equipped with a sensor mat that detects if there's a person in the passenger seat. This mat could wear out and crack over time, which could cause the airbag to stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor mat fails, the airbag won't deploy in a crash, which could lead to serious injury to the passenger.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the sensor mat with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2010 BMW X3 2.5i, X3 3.0i and X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. A second notification letter will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #08V384000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The sensor mat in your front passenger seat is a critical part that helps the airbag deploy when you need it to. In some 2004-2006 BMWs, this mat can crack over time, especially if the passenger enters or exits the car frequently.
Risk if Unfixed
If the mat cracks, the front passenger airbags won't work even in a severe crash. You could be left without protection, which could lead to serious injury or worse.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will repair the sensor mat so it can't crack, ensuring the airbags work properly. This fix is free, and you should schedule it at your earliest convenience.
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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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2021
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2020
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2019
10 recalls
2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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