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17V495000 Aug 8, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal a...

16V333000 May 23, 2016 CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d veh...

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Dec 21, 2024 Air Bags

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.

Dec 21, 2024 Air Bags

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.

Jun 2, 2024 Service Brakes

I emailed BMW of Arlington on [XXX] detailing the critical safety issue I experienced with my BMW X3 2012 on Sunday [XXX]. I was driving on the tollway northbound from [XXX] in Grand Prairie in the pouring rain with my wipers on, and the car suddenly started braking and decelerating from the 70 mph ...

Jun 2, 2024 Engine

I emailed BMW of Arlington on [XXX] detailing the critical safety issue I experienced with my BMW X3 2012 on Sunday [XXX]. I was driving on the tollway northbound from [XXX] in Grand Prairie in the pouring rain with my wipers on, and the car suddenly started braking and decelerating from the 70 mph ...

Jun 2, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control

I emailed BMW of Arlington on [XXX] detailing the critical safety issue I experienced with my BMW X3 2012 on Sunday [XXX]. I was driving on the tollway northbound from [XXX] in Grand Prairie in the pouring rain with my wipers on, and the car suddenly started braking and decelerating from the 70 mph ...

Jun 2, 2024 Service Brakes

I emailed BMW of Arlington on [XXX] detailing the critical safety issue I experienced with my BMW X3 2012 on Sunday [XXX]. I was driving on the tollway northbound from [XXX] in Grand Prairie in the pouring rain with my wipers on, and the car suddenly started braking and decelerating from the 70 mph ...

Jun 2, 2024 Engine

I emailed BMW of Arlington on [XXX] detailing the critical safety issue I experienced with my BMW X3 2012 on Sunday [XXX]. I was driving on the tollway northbound from [XXX] in Grand Prairie in the pouring rain with my wipers on, and the car suddenly started braking and decelerating from the 70 mph ...

Jun 2, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control

I emailed BMW of Arlington on [XXX] detailing the critical safety issue I experienced with my BMW X3 2012 on Sunday [XXX]. I was driving on the tollway northbound from [XXX] in Grand Prairie in the pouring rain with my wipers on, and the car suddenly started braking and decelerating from the 70 mph ...

Feb 1, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,669 mi

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle was driving rough before stalling with the drivetrain malfunction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a fault code variable camshaft timing control. Th...

Feb 1, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,669 mi

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle was driving rough before stalling with the drivetrain malfunction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a fault code variable camshaft timing control. Th...

Aug 3, 2023 Power Train Crash 115,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X3. The contact stated that after his wife parked the vehicle, she shifted the gear into the park (p) position however, after his wife exit the vehicle, the vehicle inadvertently rolled and crashed into a post without warning. No injuries were sustained. No medical attent...

Aug 3, 2023 Power Train Crash 115,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X3. The contact stated that after his wife parked the vehicle, she shifted the gear into the park (p) position however, after his wife exit the vehicle, the vehicle inadvertently rolled and crashed into a post without warning. No injuries were sustained. No medical attent...

Jan 31, 2023 Air Bags

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.

Jan 31, 2023 Seats

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.

Jan 31, 2023 Air Bags

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.

Jan 31, 2023 Seats

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.

Jun 6, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and hesitating during acceleration. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V176000...

Jun 6, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and hesitating during acceleration. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V176000...

May 3, 2022 Air Bags

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.

May 3, 2022 Air Bags

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.

Mar 28, 2022 Air Bags

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 clai...

Mar 28, 2022 Air Bags

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 clai...

Mar 28, 2022 Air Bags

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 clai...

Mar 28, 2022 Air Bags

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 clai...

Jul 29, 2021 Service Brakes

As I drive and stop, my brakes stick, when I try to accelerate it struggles to go. On the highway it began slowing me down. I was scared it was going to get me rear ended because my brake lights do not come on when this happens. I brought it to my garage and they diagnosed it to be the DSC pump. The...

Jul 29, 2021 Service Brakes

As I drive and stop, my brakes stick, when I try to accelerate it struggles to go. On the highway it began slowing me down. I was scared it was going to get me rear ended because my brake lights do not come on when this happens. I brought it to my garage and they diagnosed it to be the DSC pump. The...

Dec 21, 2020 Steering 78,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY SHE WAS NOT INJURED AND THE VEHICLE DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND OFF ONTO THE SHOULDER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT HOME, THE ELECTRONIC STEERING UNIT LATER RESET ...

Dec 21, 2020 Steering 78,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY SHE WAS NOT INJURED AND THE VEHICLE DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND OFF ONTO THE SHOULDER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT HOME, THE ELECTRONIC STEERING UNIT LATER RESET ...

Dec 17, 2020 Air Bags 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG AND CHASSIS WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED ABOUT AN AIR BAG REPLACEMENT AND WAS PROVIDED A PRINT OUT OF RECALLS. THE LOCAL DEALER...

Dec 17, 2020 Air Bags 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG AND CHASSIS WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED ABOUT AN AIR BAG REPLACEMENT AND WAS PROVIDED A PRINT OUT OF RECALLS. THE LOCAL DEALER...

Aug 19, 2020 Engine 70,155 mi

ENGINE FAILURE AT 70155 MILES. CONNECTING ROD BEARING IS SPUN.

Aug 19, 2020 Engine 70,155 mi

ENGINE FAILURE AT 70155 MILES. CONNECTING ROD BEARING IS SPUN.

Jul 7, 2020 Engine 84,100 mi

SITUATION WHEN STARTING A COLD ENGINE, A 'PLUME OF BLUE SMOKE' CAN BE SEEN EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST TAILPIPE FOR APPROXIMATELY 10-20 SECONDS. THERE IS NO ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED (NO' TURBOCHARGER BOOST FAULTS ARE STORED) AND NO DRIVABILITY ISSUES ARE DETECTED. CAUSE WHEN THE VEHI...

Jul 7, 2020 Engine 84,100 mi

SITUATION WHEN STARTING A COLD ENGINE, A 'PLUME OF BLUE SMOKE' CAN BE SEEN EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST TAILPIPE FOR APPROXIMATELY 10-20 SECONDS. THERE IS NO ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED (NO' TURBOCHARGER BOOST FAULTS ARE STORED) AND NO DRIVABILITY ISSUES ARE DETECTED. CAUSE WHEN THE VEHI...

Jun 27, 2020 Air Bags 71,000 mi

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 DEA...

Jun 27, 2020 Air Bags 71,000 mi

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 DEA...

May 17, 2020 Air Bags 137,000 mi

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 INJU...

May 17, 2020 Electrical System 137,000 mi

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 INJU...

May 17, 2020 Seats 137,000 mi

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 INJU...

May 17, 2020 Air Bags 137,000 mi

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 INJU...

May 17, 2020 Air Bags 137,000 mi

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 INJU...

May 17, 2020 Electrical System 137,000 mi

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 INJU...

May 17, 2020 Seats 137,000 mi

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 INJU...

May 17, 2020 Air Bags 137,000 mi

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 INJU...

May 10, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 65,036 mi

2012 X3 F25 ENGINE - VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF FUEL WHEN GAS GAUGE IS BETWEEN 1/2 AND 3/4. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWS OBC TEST OF LEFT TANK SENSOR WITH A STATIC READING @97 OHMS AND 42.2 L OF FUEL (AKA "TANK = FULL") WHEN IN FACT THE LEFT SIDE TANK IS COMPLETELY VOID OF FUEL. THIS SITUATION IS UNSAFE...

May 10, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 65,036 mi

2012 X3 F25 ENGINE - VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF FUEL WHEN GAS GAUGE IS BETWEEN 1/2 AND 3/4. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWS OBC TEST OF LEFT TANK SENSOR WITH A STATIC READING @97 OHMS AND 42.2 L OF FUEL (AKA "TANK = FULL") WHEN IN FACT THE LEFT SIDE TANK IS COMPLETELY VOID OF FUEL. THIS SITUATION IS UNSAFE...

Dec 4, 2019 Unknown Or Other 123,467 mi

DECEMBER 4TH AT APPROXIMATELY 6:45 AM, TEMP IN THE 30'S, CLEAR DAY. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 65-70 MPH, NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME OR BEHIND AND I HEAR A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUNDING LIKE A GUNSHOT. I DO NOT SEE ANY DEBRIS IN THE ROAD. I DID NOT PASS UNDER ANY BRIDGES. I EXIT HIGHWAY AS...

Dec 4, 2019 Unknown Or Other 123,467 mi

DECEMBER 4TH AT APPROXIMATELY 6:45 AM, TEMP IN THE 30'S, CLEAR DAY. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 65-70 MPH, NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME OR BEHIND AND I HEAR A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUNDING LIKE A GUNSHOT. I DO NOT SEE ANY DEBRIS IN THE ROAD. I DID NOT PASS UNDER ANY BRIDGES. I EXIT HIGHWAY AS...

Aug 14, 2019 Power Train 100,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOSES POWER AND STOPS.THE ENGINE DOES NOT STOP. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING ADJUSTMENT LOOSEN AND THE BOLTS MAY BREAK. THE DEALER LISTED 5 THINGS THAT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED AT A COST OF $4000. ...

Aug 14, 2019 Power Train 100,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOSES POWER AND STOPS.THE ENGINE DOES NOT STOP. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING ADJUSTMENT LOOSEN AND THE BOLTS MAY BREAK. THE DEALER LISTED 5 THINGS THAT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED AT A COST OF $4000. ...

Apr 24, 2019 Air Bags 105,000 mi

I AM RECEIVING A "PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION" WARNING. THIS MEANS THAT IF I HAVE ANY PASSENGERS IN MY CAR AND AN ACCIDENT OCCUR THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY ON THAT SIDE. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY BMW 10 YEAR WARRANTY.

Apr 24, 2019 Air Bags 105,000 mi

I AM RECEIVING A "PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION" WARNING. THIS MEANS THAT IF I HAVE ANY PASSENGERS IN MY CAR AND AN ACCIDENT OCCUR THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY ON THAT SIDE. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY BMW 10 YEAR WARRANTY.

Apr 24, 2019 Seats 105,000 mi

I AM RECEIVING A "PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION" WARNING. THIS MEANS THAT IF I HAVE ANY PASSENGERS IN MY CAR AND AN ACCIDENT OCCUR THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY ON THAT SIDE. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY BMW 10 YEAR WARRANTY.

Apr 24, 2019 Unknown Or Other 105,000 mi

I AM RECEIVING A "PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION" WARNING. THIS MEANS THAT IF I HAVE ANY PASSENGERS IN MY CAR AND AN ACCIDENT OCCUR THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY ON THAT SIDE. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY BMW 10 YEAR WARRANTY.

Apr 24, 2019 Air Bags 105,000 mi

I AM RECEIVING A "PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION" WARNING. THIS MEANS THAT IF I HAVE ANY PASSENGERS IN MY CAR AND AN ACCIDENT OCCUR THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY ON THAT SIDE. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY BMW 10 YEAR WARRANTY.

Apr 24, 2019 Air Bags 105,000 mi

I AM RECEIVING A "PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION" WARNING. THIS MEANS THAT IF I HAVE ANY PASSENGERS IN MY CAR AND AN ACCIDENT OCCUR THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY ON THAT SIDE. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY BMW 10 YEAR WARRANTY.

Apr 24, 2019 Seats 105,000 mi

I AM RECEIVING A "PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION" WARNING. THIS MEANS THAT IF I HAVE ANY PASSENGERS IN MY CAR AND AN ACCIDENT OCCUR THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY ON THAT SIDE. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY BMW 10 YEAR WARRANTY.

Apr 24, 2019 Unknown Or Other 105,000 mi

I AM RECEIVING A "PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION" WARNING. THIS MEANS THAT IF I HAVE ANY PASSENGERS IN MY CAR AND AN ACCIDENT OCCUR THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY ON THAT SIDE. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY BMW 10 YEAR WARRANTY.

Dec 6, 2018 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT IS DEFECTIVE. CAR CANNOT PROPERLY TELL IF THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED. UNKNOWN IF AIRBAGS WOULD PROPERLY DEPLOY IN A CRASH. SENSOR IS INTERMITTENT AND DEPLOYS WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY, MOST TYPICALLY WHEN NO-ONE IN PASSENGER SEAT.

Dec 6, 2018 Air Bags

PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT IS DEFECTIVE. CAR CANNOT PROPERLY TELL IF THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED. UNKNOWN IF AIRBAGS WOULD PROPERLY DEPLOY IN A CRASH. SENSOR IS INTERMITTENT AND DEPLOYS WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY, MOST TYPICALLY WHEN NO-ONE IN PASSENGER SEAT.

Dec 6, 2018 Air Bags

PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT IS DEFECTIVE. CAR CANNOT PROPERLY TELL IF THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED. UNKNOWN IF AIRBAGS WOULD PROPERLY DEPLOY IN A CRASH. SENSOR IS INTERMITTENT AND DEPLOYS WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY, MOST TYPICALLY WHEN NO-ONE IN PASSENGER SEAT.

Dec 6, 2018 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT IS DEFECTIVE. CAR CANNOT PROPERLY TELL IF THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED. UNKNOWN IF AIRBAGS WOULD PROPERLY DEPLOY IN A CRASH. SENSOR IS INTERMITTENT AND DEPLOYS WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY, MOST TYPICALLY WHEN NO-ONE IN PASSENGER SEAT.

Dec 6, 2018 Air Bags

PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT IS DEFECTIVE. CAR CANNOT PROPERLY TELL IF THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED. UNKNOWN IF AIRBAGS WOULD PROPERLY DEPLOY IN A CRASH. SENSOR IS INTERMITTENT AND DEPLOYS WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY, MOST TYPICALLY WHEN NO-ONE IN PASSENGER SEAT.

Dec 6, 2018 Air Bags

PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT IS DEFECTIVE. CAR CANNOT PROPERLY TELL IF THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED. UNKNOWN IF AIRBAGS WOULD PROPERLY DEPLOY IN A CRASH. SENSOR IS INTERMITTENT AND DEPLOYS WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY, MOST TYPICALLY WHEN NO-ONE IN PASSENGER SEAT.

Aug 6, 2018 Air Bags

PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION MESSAGE DUE TO BAD SEAT PAD SENSOR WHICH TURNED OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INCASE OF AN ACCIDENT.

Aug 6, 2018 Air Bags

PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION MESSAGE DUE TO BAD SEAT PAD SENSOR WHICH TURNED OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INCASE OF AN ACCIDENT.

Aug 6, 2018 Seats

PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION MESSAGE DUE TO BAD SEAT PAD SENSOR WHICH TURNED OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INCASE OF AN ACCIDENT.

Aug 6, 2018 Air Bags

PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION MESSAGE DUE TO BAD SEAT PAD SENSOR WHICH TURNED OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INCASE OF AN ACCIDENT.

Aug 6, 2018 Air Bags

PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION MESSAGE DUE TO BAD SEAT PAD SENSOR WHICH TURNED OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INCASE OF AN ACCIDENT.

Aug 6, 2018 Air Bags

PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION MESSAGE DUE TO BAD SEAT PAD SENSOR WHICH TURNED OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INCASE OF AN ACCIDENT.

Aug 6, 2018 Seats

PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION MESSAGE DUE TO BAD SEAT PAD SENSOR WHICH TURNED OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INCASE OF AN ACCIDENT.

Aug 6, 2018 Air Bags

PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION MESSAGE DUE TO BAD SEAT PAD SENSOR WHICH TURNED OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INCASE OF AN ACCIDENT.

Jul 4, 2018 Steering 62,000 mi

STEERING IS STICKY AND DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY IN WARMER WEATHER.

Jul 4, 2018 Steering 62,000 mi

STEERING IS STICKY AND DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY IN WARMER WEATHER.

Mar 26, 2018 Engine 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLT HOUSING FOR THE CAM SHAFT DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Mar 26, 2018 Power Train 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLT HOUSING FOR THE CAM SHAFT DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Mar 26, 2018 Engine 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLT HOUSING FOR THE CAM SHAFT DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Mar 26, 2018 Power Train 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLT HOUSING FOR THE CAM SHAFT DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Feb 8, 2018 Engine 60,300 mi

I WAS HAVE ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE HESITATING AND JERKING, AND GENERALLY NOT OPERATING AS EXPECTED. I TOOK IT IN TO BE CHECKED AS I WAS CONCERNED FOR OPERATING IT SAFELY. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT IT REQUIRES A SOFTWARE PATCH, AS THEIR IS A CODE ERROR, BUT THEY WILL ONLY FIX IT IF I PAY FOR THE...

Feb 8, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 60,300 mi

I WAS HAVE ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE HESITATING AND JERKING, AND GENERALLY NOT OPERATING AS EXPECTED. I TOOK IT IN TO BE CHECKED AS I WAS CONCERNED FOR OPERATING IT SAFELY. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT IT REQUIRES A SOFTWARE PATCH, AS THEIR IS A CODE ERROR, BUT THEY WILL ONLY FIX IT IF I PAY FOR THE...

Feb 8, 2018 Engine 60,300 mi

I WAS HAVE ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE HESITATING AND JERKING, AND GENERALLY NOT OPERATING AS EXPECTED. I TOOK IT IN TO BE CHECKED AS I WAS CONCERNED FOR OPERATING IT SAFELY. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT IT REQUIRES A SOFTWARE PATCH, AS THEIR IS A CODE ERROR, BUT THEY WILL ONLY FIX IT IF I PAY FOR THE...

Feb 8, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 60,300 mi

I WAS HAVE ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE HESITATING AND JERKING, AND GENERALLY NOT OPERATING AS EXPECTED. I TOOK IT IN TO BE CHECKED AS I WAS CONCERNED FOR OPERATING IT SAFELY. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT IT REQUIRES A SOFTWARE PATCH, AS THEIR IS A CODE ERROR, BUT THEY WILL ONLY FIX IT IF I PAY FOR THE...

Dec 4, 2017 Electrical System

JUST CAME ACROSS THIS ARTICLE! I THINK I KNOW WHY THEY R BURSTING INTO FLAMES! I DRIVE A BMW 2012 X3. SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I WAS PREPARING TO LEAVE FOR WORK & MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I OPENED THE PASSENGER DOOR TO PUT MY PURSE & LUNCH TOTE ON SEAT & THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE SWIRLING FROM MY...

Dec 4, 2017 Unknown Or Other

JUST CAME ACROSS THIS ARTICLE! I THINK I KNOW WHY THEY R BURSTING INTO FLAMES! I DRIVE A BMW 2012 X3. SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I WAS PREPARING TO LEAVE FOR WORK & MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I OPENED THE PASSENGER DOOR TO PUT MY PURSE & LUNCH TOTE ON SEAT & THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE SWIRLING FROM MY...

Dec 4, 2017 Electrical System

JUST CAME ACROSS THIS ARTICLE! I THINK I KNOW WHY THEY R BURSTING INTO FLAMES! I DRIVE A BMW 2012 X3. SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I WAS PREPARING TO LEAVE FOR WORK & MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I OPENED THE PASSENGER DOOR TO PUT MY PURSE & LUNCH TOTE ON SEAT & THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE SWIRLING FROM MY...

Dec 4, 2017 Unknown Or Other

JUST CAME ACROSS THIS ARTICLE! I THINK I KNOW WHY THEY R BURSTING INTO FLAMES! I DRIVE A BMW 2012 X3. SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I WAS PREPARING TO LEAVE FOR WORK & MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I OPENED THE PASSENGER DOOR TO PUT MY PURSE & LUNCH TOTE ON SEAT & THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE SWIRLING FROM MY...

Nov 18, 2017 Air Bags 63,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY USED CAR FROM A NISSAN DEALERSHIP. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF OPERATION, I NOTICED THAT A "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION" WOULD APPEAR IN THE CENTER CONSOLE. IT HAS NOT GONE AWAY SINCE THEN. IT WILL ONLY DISPLAY THIS MESSAGE IN THE BEGINNING WHEN I TURN ...

Nov 18, 2017 Seat Belts 63,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY USED CAR FROM A NISSAN DEALERSHIP. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF OPERATION, I NOTICED THAT A "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION" WOULD APPEAR IN THE CENTER CONSOLE. IT HAS NOT GONE AWAY SINCE THEN. IT WILL ONLY DISPLAY THIS MESSAGE IN THE BEGINNING WHEN I TURN ...

Nov 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other 63,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY USED CAR FROM A NISSAN DEALERSHIP. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF OPERATION, I NOTICED THAT A "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION" WOULD APPEAR IN THE CENTER CONSOLE. IT HAS NOT GONE AWAY SINCE THEN. IT WILL ONLY DISPLAY THIS MESSAGE IN THE BEGINNING WHEN I TURN ...

Nov 18, 2017 Air Bags 63,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY USED CAR FROM A NISSAN DEALERSHIP. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF OPERATION, I NOTICED THAT A "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION" WOULD APPEAR IN THE CENTER CONSOLE. IT HAS NOT GONE AWAY SINCE THEN. IT WILL ONLY DISPLAY THIS MESSAGE IN THE BEGINNING WHEN I TURN ...

Nov 18, 2017 Seat Belts 63,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY USED CAR FROM A NISSAN DEALERSHIP. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF OPERATION, I NOTICED THAT A "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION" WOULD APPEAR IN THE CENTER CONSOLE. IT HAS NOT GONE AWAY SINCE THEN. IT WILL ONLY DISPLAY THIS MESSAGE IN THE BEGINNING WHEN I TURN ...

Nov 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other 63,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY USED CAR FROM A NISSAN DEALERSHIP. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF OPERATION, I NOTICED THAT A "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION" WOULD APPEAR IN THE CENTER CONSOLE. IT HAS NOT GONE AWAY SINCE THEN. IT WILL ONLY DISPLAY THIS MESSAGE IN THE BEGINNING WHEN I TURN ...

Nov 10, 2017 Engine Fire 48,130 mi

SPONTANEOUS ENGINE FIRE WHILE PARKED ON A CITY STREET. COOLANT PUMP REPLACED THE MORNING OF NOV 8TH 2017. ONE HOUR AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER AND A FEW SHORT TRIPS, VEHICLE WAS PARKED, SHUT OFF AND LOCKED. IT DROVE NORMALLY AND THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS. 15-20 MIN LATER ENGINE ...

Nov 10, 2017 Engine Fire 48,130 mi

SPONTANEOUS ENGINE FIRE WHILE PARKED ON A CITY STREET. COOLANT PUMP REPLACED THE MORNING OF NOV 8TH 2017. ONE HOUR AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER AND A FEW SHORT TRIPS, VEHICLE WAS PARKED, SHUT OFF AND LOCKED. IT DROVE NORMALLY AND THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS. 15-20 MIN LATER ENGINE ...

May 22, 2017 Engine 550,000 mi

ENGINE FAILURE AT 55K MILES WHEN THE CAR WAS LESS THAN YEARS OLD.

May 22, 2017 Engine 550,000 mi

ENGINE FAILURE AT 55K MILES WHEN THE CAR WAS LESS THAN YEARS OLD.

May 13, 2017 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

WHEN STARTING THE CAR, THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT DEPRESS A SHORT DISTANCE BEFORE RESISTANCE AS IT DID PREVIOUSLY. NOW, I HAVE TO PUSH VERY HARD TO GET IT TO DEPRESS ANY DISTANCE SO THAT I CAN START THE CAR. THIS USUALLY DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50 DEGREES OR THE CAR HAS ...

May 13, 2017 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

WHEN STARTING THE CAR, THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT DEPRESS A SHORT DISTANCE BEFORE RESISTANCE AS IT DID PREVIOUSLY. NOW, I HAVE TO PUSH VERY HARD TO GET IT TO DEPRESS ANY DISTANCE SO THAT I CAN START THE CAR. THIS USUALLY DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50 DEGREES OR THE CAR HAS ...

Aug 2, 2016 Steering 64,132 mi

WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 90-DEGREES AND WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT HIGHWAY, THE STEERING GETS STIFF AND THE CAR IS DIFFICULT TO STEER. AFTER MANY MILES OF THIS TYPE OF DIFFICULT DRIVING ACROSS SEVERAL DAYS, THE STIFFNESS DISAPPEARS. FIRST OCCURRED A YEAR AGO; WENT AWAY, RETURNED LAST MONTH.

Aug 2, 2016 Steering 64,132 mi

WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 90-DEGREES AND WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT HIGHWAY, THE STEERING GETS STIFF AND THE CAR IS DIFFICULT TO STEER. AFTER MANY MILES OF THIS TYPE OF DIFFICULT DRIVING ACROSS SEVERAL DAYS, THE STIFFNESS DISAPPEARS. FIRST OCCURRED A YEAR AGO; WENT AWAY, RETURNED LAST MONTH.

Jul 18, 2016 Steering 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE STEERING BECOMES STIFF AND STICKY CAUSING DECREASED RESPONSIVENESS ON CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT IT TAKES EXTRA EFFORT ON TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. ONCE THE STICKING IS RELEASED COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO OVERCOMPENSATE THE STEERING IN ONE DIRECTION ...

Jul 18, 2016 Steering 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE STEERING BECOMES STIFF AND STICKY CAUSING DECREASED RESPONSIVENESS ON CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT IT TAKES EXTRA EFFORT ON TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. ONCE THE STICKING IS RELEASED COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO OVERCOMPENSATE THE STEERING IN ONE DIRECTION ...

Jul 2, 2016 Unknown Or Other

BMW ON 2013 AND OLDER MODELS HAS DISABLED THE EMERGENCY SOS BUTTON WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE IN AN EMERGENCY. THEY ALSO HAVE TURNED OFF THE ABILITY OF THE CAR TO AUTOMATICALLY CALL FOR HELP WHEN A COLLISION OCCURS. THESE SAFETY FEATURES WERE DISABLED DUE TO THE CAR USING OLDER 2G CE...

Jul 2, 2016 Unknown Or Other

BMW ON 2013 AND OLDER MODELS HAS DISABLED THE EMERGENCY SOS BUTTON WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE IN AN EMERGENCY. THEY ALSO HAVE TURNED OFF THE ABILITY OF THE CAR TO AUTOMATICALLY CALL FOR HELP WHEN A COLLISION OCCURS. THESE SAFETY FEATURES WERE DISABLED DUE TO THE CAR USING OLDER 2G CE...

Aug 22, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 699 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY 2012 X3, I APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN BUT WOULD NOT STOP. THE ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE IN ADDITION TO THE BRAKES FAILING CAUSING ME TO HIT THE REAR END OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I CONTINUED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY WOU...

Aug 22, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 699 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY 2012 X3, I APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN BUT WOULD NOT STOP. THE ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE IN ADDITION TO THE BRAKES FAILING CAUSING ME TO HIT THE REAR END OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I CONTINUED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY WOU...

Aug 12, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 24,920 mi

IN A SINGLE SITTING VEHICLE IN PARK, ENGINE REVVED TO 2500 THEN TO 3500 AND THEN TO REDLINE (APPROX 7500RPM). I SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND WAITED 5 MINUTES. STARTED ENGINE AND SHIFTED TO REVERSE. ENGINE REVVED TO 2500 AND I IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN ENGINE. WAITED 10 MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN. AFTER A PERIO...

Aug 12, 2014 Power Train 24,920 mi

IN A SINGLE SITTING VEHICLE IN PARK, ENGINE REVVED TO 2500 THEN TO 3500 AND THEN TO REDLINE (APPROX 7500RPM). I SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND WAITED 5 MINUTES. STARTED ENGINE AND SHIFTED TO REVERSE. ENGINE REVVED TO 2500 AND I IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN ENGINE. WAITED 10 MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN. AFTER A PERIO...

Aug 12, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 24,920 mi

IN A SINGLE SITTING VEHICLE IN PARK, ENGINE REVVED TO 2500 THEN TO 3500 AND THEN TO REDLINE (APPROX 7500RPM). I SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND WAITED 5 MINUTES. STARTED ENGINE AND SHIFTED TO REVERSE. ENGINE REVVED TO 2500 AND I IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN ENGINE. WAITED 10 MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN. AFTER A PERIO...

Aug 12, 2014 Power Train 24,920 mi

IN A SINGLE SITTING VEHICLE IN PARK, ENGINE REVVED TO 2500 THEN TO 3500 AND THEN TO REDLINE (APPROX 7500RPM). I SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND WAITED 5 MINUTES. STARTED ENGINE AND SHIFTED TO REVERSE. ENGINE REVVED TO 2500 AND I IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN ENGINE. WAITED 10 MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN. AFTER A PERIO...

Aug 5, 2014 Air Bags Crash 34,000 mi

TL* 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...

Aug 5, 2014 Air Bags Crash 34,000 mi

TL* 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...

Sep 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 6,000 mi

2012 BMW X3. AT A STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR UNCONTROLLABLY SUDDENLY SURGES FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE CAUSING CRASH. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS BOTH TIMES AND CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO FRONT END OF CAR. FORTUNATELY NOBODY WAS IN FRONT OF CAR OR THE UNTHINKABLE WOULD HAPPEN. I...

Sep 26, 2013 Power Train Crash 6,000 mi

2012 BMW X3. AT A STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR UNCONTROLLABLY SUDDENLY SURGES FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE CAUSING CRASH. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS BOTH TIMES AND CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO FRONT END OF CAR. FORTUNATELY NOBODY WAS IN FRONT OF CAR OR THE UNTHINKABLE WOULD HAPPEN. I...

Sep 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 6,000 mi

2012 BMW X3. AT A STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR UNCONTROLLABLY SUDDENLY SURGES FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE CAUSING CRASH. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS BOTH TIMES AND CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO FRONT END OF CAR. FORTUNATELY NOBODY WAS IN FRONT OF CAR OR THE UNTHINKABLE WOULD HAPPEN. I...

Sep 26, 2013 Power Train Crash 6,000 mi

2012 BMW X3. AT A STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR UNCONTROLLABLY SUDDENLY SURGES FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE CAUSING CRASH. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS BOTH TIMES AND CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO FRONT END OF CAR. FORTUNATELY NOBODY WAS IN FRONT OF CAR OR THE UNTHINKABLE WOULD HAPPEN. I...

Jun 5, 2013 Power Train Crash 30,000 mi

OUR X3 NEW X3 HAS SURGED VIOLENTLY AHEAD ON TWO OCCASIONS NOW, ON ONE OCCASION WITH FOOT ON BRAKE. BMW ARE DENYING ANY OTHER EXAMPLES OF THIS PROBLEM EXIST, WHICH BY VIEWING THIS WEBSITE CLEARLY IS NOT THE CASE. I ENCOURAGE ALL THAT HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM TO LODGE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT TO CAUSE A FUL...

Jun 5, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

OUR X3 NEW X3 HAS SURGED VIOLENTLY AHEAD ON TWO OCCASIONS NOW, ON ONE OCCASION WITH FOOT ON BRAKE. BMW ARE DENYING ANY OTHER EXAMPLES OF THIS PROBLEM EXIST, WHICH BY VIEWING THIS WEBSITE CLEARLY IS NOT THE CASE. I ENCOURAGE ALL THAT HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM TO LODGE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT TO CAUSE A FUL...

Jun 5, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 30,000 mi

OUR X3 NEW X3 HAS SURGED VIOLENTLY AHEAD ON TWO OCCASIONS NOW, ON ONE OCCASION WITH FOOT ON BRAKE. BMW ARE DENYING ANY OTHER EXAMPLES OF THIS PROBLEM EXIST, WHICH BY VIEWING THIS WEBSITE CLEARLY IS NOT THE CASE. I ENCOURAGE ALL THAT HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM TO LODGE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT TO CAUSE A FUL...

Jun 5, 2013 Power Train Crash 30,000 mi

OUR X3 NEW X3 HAS SURGED VIOLENTLY AHEAD ON TWO OCCASIONS NOW, ON ONE OCCASION WITH FOOT ON BRAKE. BMW ARE DENYING ANY OTHER EXAMPLES OF THIS PROBLEM EXIST, WHICH BY VIEWING THIS WEBSITE CLEARLY IS NOT THE CASE. I ENCOURAGE ALL THAT HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM TO LODGE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT TO CAUSE A FUL...

Jun 5, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

OUR X3 NEW X3 HAS SURGED VIOLENTLY AHEAD ON TWO OCCASIONS NOW, ON ONE OCCASION WITH FOOT ON BRAKE. BMW ARE DENYING ANY OTHER EXAMPLES OF THIS PROBLEM EXIST, WHICH BY VIEWING THIS WEBSITE CLEARLY IS NOT THE CASE. I ENCOURAGE ALL THAT HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM TO LODGE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT TO CAUSE A FUL...

Jun 5, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 30,000 mi

OUR X3 NEW X3 HAS SURGED VIOLENTLY AHEAD ON TWO OCCASIONS NOW, ON ONE OCCASION WITH FOOT ON BRAKE. BMW ARE DENYING ANY OTHER EXAMPLES OF THIS PROBLEM EXIST, WHICH BY VIEWING THIS WEBSITE CLEARLY IS NOT THE CASE. I ENCOURAGE ALL THAT HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM TO LODGE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT TO CAUSE A FUL...

Apr 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

WE STOPPED FOR A LIGHT AND THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHILE YOUR FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE. THE RPM GAUGE WENT UP TO AROUND 3500 AND THE CAR WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO KEEP FROM GOING FORWARD. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, THE CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR DIAGNOSTICS BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. IT HAP...

Apr 15, 2013 Engine 10,000 mi

WE STOPPED FOR A LIGHT AND THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHILE YOUR FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE. THE RPM GAUGE WENT UP TO AROUND 3500 AND THE CAR WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO KEEP FROM GOING FORWARD. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, THE CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR DIAGNOSTICS BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. IT HAP...

Apr 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

WE STOPPED FOR A LIGHT AND THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHILE YOUR FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE. THE RPM GAUGE WENT UP TO AROUND 3500 AND THE CAR WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO KEEP FROM GOING FORWARD. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, THE CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR DIAGNOSTICS BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. IT HAP...

Apr 15, 2013 Engine 10,000 mi

WE STOPPED FOR A LIGHT AND THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHILE YOUR FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE. THE RPM GAUGE WENT UP TO AROUND 3500 AND THE CAR WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO KEEP FROM GOING FORWARD. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, THE CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR DIAGNOSTICS BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. IT HAP...

Apr 6, 2013 Steering 12,494 mi

ELECTRONIC STEERING SUDDENLY FAILS AND CAR BECOMES INSTANTLY NOT DRIVABLE. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN CAUSE ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 6, 2013 Steering 12,494 mi

ELECTRONIC STEERING SUDDENLY FAILS AND CAR BECOMES INSTANTLY NOT DRIVABLE. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN CAUSE ACCIDENT. *TR

Jan 29, 2013 Steering 6,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO EXPERIENCE EXTREME DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST HOWEVER, THE TEST RESULTS WERE UNK...

Jan 29, 2013 Steering 6,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO EXPERIENCE EXTREME DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST HOWEVER, THE TEST RESULTS WERE UNK...

Oct 23, 2011 Steering 19 mi

ON 19 OCTOBER MY WIFE AND I DROVE OUR NEW BMW X3 TO A SHOPPING CENTER AT THE CORNER OF GOSNELL AND VIRGINIA ROUTE 7 NEAR TYSONS CORNER VIRGINIA. WHEN WE ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE X3 OUT OF THE PARKING LOT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE TURNED USING BOTH HANDS. THE X3 WOUL...

Oct 23, 2011 Steering 19 mi

ON 19 OCTOBER MY WIFE AND I DROVE OUR NEW BMW X3 TO A SHOPPING CENTER AT THE CORNER OF GOSNELL AND VIRGINIA ROUTE 7 NEAR TYSONS CORNER VIRGINIA. WHEN WE ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE X3 OUT OF THE PARKING LOT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE TURNED USING BOTH HANDS. THE X3 WOUL...