2010 BMW X3 owner complaints

Received from BMW, in march 2016, recall notice 16v-071, driver's front air bag module. As of this date, BMW still does not have the necessary parts available, and as of this date (12-21-2016) advised me not to expect them until early 2017 - almost a year later. My prior complaint to the NHTSA has been ignored. Somebody, somewhere, needs to be fired.

I have a recall on passengers seat mat replace. How long does BMW have to replace part???car was checked on 5/31/2018 and mat ordered. As of today 12/12/2018 there is no part and no one can seat in right front seatb untill repair is made, this is bs!!!!!! That it is taking this long and I would like to know why!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 BMW x3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall, my car has been on the recall list for years and the dealer never seems to have the parts to replace.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 BMW x3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator flickered. The contact called BMW of manhattan (67 wall st, new york, ny, (212) 586-6464) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact requested a rental vehicle, but the request was denied. The failure mileage was 93,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA recall number 16v071 issued on 02/5/16 instruct that 2010 BMW x3 xdrive30i driver's front air bag is defective and may produce execessive internal pressure that could cause the inflator to rapture resulting in serioous injury or death. I have been checking frequently with BMW and did not remedy the defect to date which I think more than a reasonable period of time to complete this defeect.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 BMW x3 sav. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning in the middle of three lanes of traffic. The contact exited the vehicle while the passenger remained inside. Another vehicle driving at a high rate of speed crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle, pushed the vehicle to the left, and caused it to crash into a curb. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was not injured. The front passenger sustained major injuries to the back, shoulder, and neck. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the body damage was repaired. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vanos housing bolts were supposedly replaced. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v071

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 BMW x3 sav. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 BMW x3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Beverly hills BMW (5070 wilshire blvd, los angeles, california 90036, (877) 794-4678) was made aware of the recall and stated that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided the contact with customer number: 622363. In addition, while the vehicle was stationary, the air bag, 4x4, and brake indicators illuminated simultaneously upon starting the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. *dt updated 12/20/18*jb

On may 31 2018 I took my x3 in to roseville BMW for air bag recall #b651617 passenger side seat mat they told mw part on order and do not have any person seating in that seat ubtill recall is compleited. It is now oct 4 2018 and no repair has been made. I just got 2 more recall notices from roseville BMW stating to call them about recall #b651617 paas seat mat. So I called service and they told me no parts have come in and do not know when the part will be shipped!!!!!, also on another note on this x3 I have also replaced window regulators all 4 and now both rear regulators broke again #5 and #6 that is not cheap why??????

Takata recall - I think air bag and seat belt warning lights are on all the time. BMW says there is no recall affecting this. Both stationary and moving.

Found a broken bolt of the intake cylinder head, was broke without any reason. I not the only one, found this video. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7hizib96pq there are 3 more bolts inside the cylinder head that can cause serious damage on the engine if broken.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 BMW x3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 BMW 3 series. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, smoke started to emit from the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road in order to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that once the hood of vehicle was open, he observed flames coming from the engine. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated the emission valve overheated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.

Sudden loss of steering power while driving, unable to turn steering wheel while driving and attempting turn in major intersection. Heavy road traffic here in ft lauderdale, almost crashed with my 9 year old on way to school. This is 3rd attempt to fix problem, car was returned but not properly fixed, took back to dealer next day with same issue & its still there after 14 days, concerned & fear for my family's safety and security while driving this BMW due to sudden loss of steering while turning & driving in city traffic! *tr

Many dashboard warning lights came on simultaneously while driving. Took to BMW of rockville md. They diagnosed failure of "faulty steering angle sensor and coil spring." they confirmed this was a safety issue, and that it was nothing we did that caused it-- it was a faulty part. After only 33,000 miles, to have a critical part fail, seems serious to me. They charged us $2080.76 to fix, because it was outside warranty due to age of car. To my mind if a part fault or failure occurs, that is a safety issue, a recall issue, not a warranty issue and the carmaker should fix and report it.

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 BMW x3. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the power steering system malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to seize. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer, who diagnoses the vehicle as having a defective power steering pump. The dealer did not have the power steering pump. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 51,000.

Catalytic permanent failure-replace, 08may14, 30kmiles. Oxygen sensor replace, 16jun14, 30kmiles. Extreme carbon build up-walnut blast cylinders,clean intake&exhaust side, 23mar15, 35kmiles. Replace injector, 08apr15, 35k miles. Replace nox sensor, 17apr15, 29kmiles. Diesel active tank failure 28 sept 15, 37k miles. Catalytic converter failure-part on back order, 28sept15, 37kmiles. Dsc rear sensor failure,07dec15, 38k miles. Above engine and related emissions faults caused poor mileage and poor engine performance and expensive repairs, likely to be needed again-specifically walnut blasting. Per BMW problem caused due to car being driven in city and not highway, "to blow it out"- luckily no accidents

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i equipped with continental contipro contact tires, size 205/55/r16, DOT number: 1lt4 bxh62711. The contact stated that all four of the tires would consistently loose air and the tire pressure warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer replaced the tires, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 7,000. Updated 11/17/11 *bf the consumer stated that the failure has been on going since the date of purchase. She also stated the tires must be checked on a weekly basis. Updated 06/13/2012 *js