Six problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2012 BMW X3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 BMW X3 based on all problems reported for the 2012 X3.
A malfunction of the front seat occupancy mat will prevent the passenger air bag from deploying in the event of an accident and displays a malfunction warning. This malfunction has been the subject of several BMW NHTSA recalls but so far none have been issued for this vehicle.
Front passenger seat occupancy mat defect causes disabling of passenger airbag. Recalls have been issued for the same issue in other models. Issue confirmed by dealership. Persistent warning lamp alert.
Oc3 mat in passenger seat malfunctions and disables passenger-side airbag. BMW is aware of this problem with oc3 sensors affecting different models. See, e. G. , https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/rcl/2017/rcrit-17v428-3205. Pdf pertaining to various e series vehicles that have the same part. Bmwna claims the recall and extended warranties that covered the oc3 part in these other vehicles has not been extended to cover my vehicle (2012 BMW X3). There is a long documented history of problems with the oc3 sensor: https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2018/mc-10142910-9999. Pdf https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/rcl/2017/rcrit-17v428-3205. Pdf https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/rcl/2017/rcmn-17v605-2124. Pdf (x3 oc3 mat from 2006-2010) https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2014/sb-10056703-9690. Pdf https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2013/mc-10150131-9999. Pdf https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2020/mc-10179827-9999. Pdf https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2014/sb-10056096-7046. Pdf.
Restraint system intermittently malfunction. Getting malfunction notification after vehicle start moving and sometimes when it's stationary. Some time message on display says �passenger restraint system� and sometimes additionally to passenger, �driver restraint system� comes up. When check with dealer and after paying for diagnostic, verdict was that main airbag control module must be replace because at the time when malfunction message is displaced, all airbags are turn off and if this were to occur during accident there will be no active safety future (airbags) which will increase the risk of bad injury or death.
I am reporting a common issue I’ve seen a lot of Bmws have with the seat occupancy sensor. I just wanted to report this to see if it could be a potential recall, since it is a safety concern.
The contact owns a 2012 BMW X3. While making a left turn at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle was reversed into by another vehicle. All of the air bags deployed abruptly causing the driver to sustain injuries to the face, including swelling and nerve damage. Medical attention was received and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the diagnostic report was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 34,000.