Component Record

BMW X3 2019 Air Bags Problems

5 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2019 BMW X3 - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage5 complaints

5 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

19V291000Reported April 10, 2019 - 50 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 50 vehicles across all affected models.

20V152000Reported March 18, 2020 - 15 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 15 vehicles across all affected models.

21V521000Reported July 8, 2021 - 138 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 138 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System47 Unknown Or Other43 Engine42 Vehicle Structure32 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems23 Brakes12

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 November 1, 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.