Front Seat Head Restraint problems of the 2015 BMW X3

Two problems related to front seat head restraint have been reported for the 2015 BMW X3. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Head Restraint problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2019

Drivers front seat active head restraint deployed. Fault code 930958 stored. Generator for active head restraint needs to be replaced. Vehicle was in garage, when started the error was displayed and is displayed ever time the vehicle is started. This exact part was recalled on my 2013 328i auto. It should be recalled on the 2015 X3 as it is the same part and is defective. Thanks.

2 Front Seat Head Restraint problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2016

Passenger occupancy sensor failure. Reported under warranty when problem was intermittent, was told nothing was wrong. Problem now persistent after warranty expired and failed state inspection, can't drive until it's fixed. This was a recall item on 2005-2010 X3's and seems to be a very common problem with many models and years of BMW. Car warns about passenger restraint system failure, red airbag light comes on. Constantly chimes while driving.


Other Seats related problems of the 2015 BMW X3

Front Seat Head Restraint problems
2
Seats problems
1


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