Owner-reported complaints naming the airbag system, filed with NHTSA
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Airbags reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
9
Latest Jul 27, 2026
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
11%
of 85 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
3
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
2
What this page shows
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2014 BMW X3 submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 9 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming airbag
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
AirbagsFuel system
Filed Jul 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The message “Fuel Supply Malfunction” was displayed. Additionally, the contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V527000 (Air Bags) and stated that the passenger’s side air bag was not replaced. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
NHTSA ID
11752985
Incident
Jul 25, 2026
Mileage
80,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Dec 4, 2024
In May 2022, BMW of Bellevue performed recall service on my BMW X3 with a car wash. Within miles of leaving the dealership, the car displayed a warning "Passenger restraint system: malfunction. Continue wearing safety belt. Consult nearest service center." My understanding is that the airbag will no longer deploy in an accident, posing a serious risk to my family. Both BMW of Bellevue and Eastside Bavarian have confirmed the issue. Eastside Bavarian confirmed that the defect could have been triggered by the dealership's service. BMW of Bellevue denies responsibility, and has quoted $3k to repair the airbag. Based on internet searches, this error message is a frequent defect in BMWs. Attached is a photo of the error message and two invoices from BMW of Bellevue: the first is for the recall and the second is for their inspection of the fault.
NHTSA ID
11628874
Incident
May 2, 2022
Airbags
Filed Aug 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,482.
NHTSA ID
11609751
Incident
Aug 20, 2024
Mileage
42,482 mi
Airbags
Filed Oct 31, 2023
Crash reported1 injury reported
After a collision, the driver side airbag exploded and a large piece of metal was projected from the airbag and into the driver's lung. The surgeon removed a gold colored disc from the drivers lung. (See Photo) Further, the driver had a large laceration to their chest and shoulder that appears to be the result of shrapnel. (See Photos)
NHTSA ID
11552887
Incident
Oct 23, 2023
AirbagsDriver assistance
Filed Mar 17, 2023
Crash reported1 injury reported
The contact owned a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, she lost control of the steering wheel, the vehicle suddenly jerked to the left, and she crashed into a cement light pole. The Chassis Stabilization warning light was illuminated intermittently. The driver's side air bag had deployed. The contact stated that she hit her head on the steering wheel but had declined medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle had not been taken to be diagnosed or repaired, and the contact was informed the VIN was only included in an emissions recall. The contact stated that the OBD monitor was removed when the vehicle was previously impounded. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was deemed totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,526.
NHTSA ID
11512468
Incident
Feb 7, 2023
Mileage
74,526 mi
Airbags
Filed Aug 20, 2022
driver seat will not move forward <driver restraint system malfunction, computer keep restarting while driving and SOS keep popping on the computer
NHTSA ID
11480352
Incident
Jul 27, 2022
Airbags
Filed Sep 16, 2019
MY VEHICLE HAS THE ' DEFECTIVE TAKATA AIRBAG ' AND BMW REFUSES TO RECALL AND REPLACE THE AIRBAG.. THEY WOULD RATHER PAY DAMAGES AFTER THE FACT THEN CORRECT THE PROBLEM !
NHTSA ID
11255725
Incident
Sep 15, 2019
Mileage
27,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Aug 24, 2017
TAKATA RECALL - GOT A NOTICE IN THE MAIL REGARDING THIS RECALL FOR MY BMW X3.
NHTSA ID
11019309
Incident
Aug 18, 2017
AirbagsBrakes
Filed Feb 12, 2015
Crash reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THEY FAILED TO RESPOND AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
NHTSA ID
10682885
Incident
Jul 1, 2014
Mileage
15,000 mi
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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