2004 BMW X3 air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 33 complaints for the 2004 BMW X3, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Air bag warnings in 2004 BMW. Brought in for service twice and was ingorned. Then, had accident and complained again to BMW customer service. Result-they could care less. Sent at least three emails-no action, little response .
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 BMW x3. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the air bag light illuminated and would not turn off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the sensor mat needed to be repaired. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000 and the current mileage was approximately 99,000.
Other problems reported for the 2004 BMW X3
- Seats 33 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints