general problems of the 2013 BMW X3

Four problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2013 BMW X3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 BMW X3 based on all problems reported for the 2013 X3.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2022

Passenger airbag warning lights on/off for about a year. Currently the car has 60,000 miles. When I mentioned to dealer, (car in for emission recall), I was informed that the occupancy detection mat was faulty and needed to be replaced ($1821. 04). If not replaced, vehicle would not pass mass state inspection. Had the work done at BMW dealer to have it replaced, as the car is due soon for an inspection sticker.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2019

Passenger restraint system malfunction warning appears mostly when no one is in the seat.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2018

Intermittent warning message displaying passenger restraint system malfunction. Service adviser stated this is common on X3s. Exact issue was defective passenger seat occupancy mat (cost $1380). Common defects should be covered under a recall, but no recall exists for this issue.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2017

Steering drives off the road tires blew. Airbags recall.


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