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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 17V605📅 Sep 29, 2017

2006–2010 BMW X3 recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V605000
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
85,302
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Owner phone
1-800-525-7417
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 18, 2018
Built
Nov 20, 2005 – Aug 31, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V605 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V605?

2006–2010 BMW X3. 85,302 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-525-7417.