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BMW X3 2004 Air Bags Problems

33 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2004 BMW X3 - 24% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage33 complaints

33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

08V384000Reported August 5, 2008 - 200,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 200,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Seats33Electrical System20Engine17Power Train11Visibility10Vehicle Speed Control8
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.