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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2009 BMW X3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 2, 202222V119000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission controlAn electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V119000
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| Jan 15, 202020V017000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V017000
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| Oct 30, 201717V683000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission controlAn electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V683000
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| Sep 28, 201717V605000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationShould the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V605000
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| Feb 5, 201616V071000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V071000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: X3 Sav, X3. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component88
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 34 | 39 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 18 |
| Engine | 8 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 8 |
| Seats | 7 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 7 |
| Power train | 5 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel system | 5 | 6 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 3 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 3 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Power train
“I had started my car drove out of my parking lot as I approached the highway the first intersection everything went dead no lights, snow warning lights just completely shut down and rumble as if the engine was gonna…”
- Electrical system
“The battery safety terminal deployed while I was driving down the mountain, causing unsafe conditions for myself and drivers around me. Car turned completely off and unable to turn it back on.”
- Suspension
“My vehicle malfunctioned last week because of the fault harness. Vehicle had a slight fire and now is not drivable. BMW does not want to comply.”
Other BMW X3 model years
- 20137 recalls226 complaints
- 20122 recalls48 complaints
- 20115 recalls126 complaints
- 20107 recalls55 complaints
- 20095 recalls35 complaints
- 20085 recalls122 complaints
- 20075 recalls258 complaints
- 20062 recalls143 complaints
- 20051 recall103 complaints
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Other BMW models
- 2009 3 Series8 recalls388 complaints
- 2009 X516 recalls157 complaints
- 2009 5 Series5 recalls111 complaints
- 2009 7 Series3 recalls26 complaints
- 2009 Z44 recalls22 complaints
- 2009 X611 recalls22 complaints
- 2009 M35 recalls45 complaints
- 2009 1 Series7 recalls79 complaints
- 2009 6 Series2 recalls4 complaints
- 2013 X15 recalls102 complaints
- 2019 X711 recalls48 complaints
- 2014 4 Series6 recalls69 complaints
2009 BMW X3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 BMW X3 have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 BMW X3. The most recent, 22V119000 (reported March 2, 2022), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2009 BMW X3 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 BMW X3?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 34 complaints out of 88 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 BMW X3?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
Check a specific BMW by VIN
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