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2008 BMW X3 air bags problems

Owners reported air bags problems in 32 complaints for the 2008 BMW X3, 34% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
32 34% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the air bags complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

I am a 2008, BMW x3 driver. I had my air bag fixed (I think) yet, the air bag light is still on. Also, the brake light and engine light. I do not know what is going on. This drama is over a year old. I have supportive documents, voicemails and emails to support my efforts.

Reported at 60,000 miles, March 2016

BMW fort lauderdale refuses to replace passenger side air bag! They claim only drivers side tanaka airbag needs replacement!

Reported at 77,000 miles, January 2021

Other problems reported for the 2008 BMW X3

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