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2012 BMW X3

2 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

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Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair soon Air bags

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.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 6,785 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V495000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Child seat

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

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 188,668 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V333000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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