2012 Bmw X3 Recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

2 Recalls
2012 Model Year
Affected: AIR BAGS, CHILD SEAT

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2 Recall Campaigns — 2012 Bmw X3

AIR BAGS
Campaign #17V495000 · 08/08/2017
Issue

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 air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.

Risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

CHILD SEAT
Campaign #16V333000 · 23/05/2016
Issue

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 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.

Risk

Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2012 Bmw X3 Recalls

The 2012 Bmw X3 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include AIR BAGS, CHILD SEAT. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Bmw dealership.

If you own a 2012 Bmw X3, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Bmw. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2012 Bmw X3 recall repaired, contact your nearest Bmw dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Bmw X3 has a total of 105 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Bmw X3 recalls →

2012 Bmw X3 Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2012 Bmw X3 have?

The 2012 Bmw X3 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2012 Bmw X3 recalls?

The 2012 Bmw X3 recalls affect the following components: AIR BAGS, CHILD SEAT.

Are 2012 Bmw X3 recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Bmw dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2012 Bmw X3 has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.