BMW 2019 BMW X3 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2019 BMW X3
Brand
BMW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2019
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 BMW X3 vehicles due to air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger issues. A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026