general problems of the 2012 BMW 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.

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.

My front passenger airbag seat occupancy sensor mat will intermittently malfunction. At times, the front passenger airbag will turn off, even with a passenger in the seat. If this were to occur, during and accident, with deactivation of the front passenger airbag there is increased the risk of 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.