Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 BMW X3 has 4 NHTSA airbags complaints and 1 airbags-related recall.
4
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The f...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The Front Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Mat (CIS) in my 2018 BMW X3 failed at 56,000 miles. This f... |
| Jan 30, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Passenger Seat Occupancy mat in the seat failed which disabled the passenger airbags. So it is very ... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | Passneger occupancy sensor keeps failing due to a known issue with BMW X3 G01. Seat wiring circuit k... |
| Jun 11, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | For about 1 year now when there is someone in the passenger seat the car will randomly stop recogniz... |