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2010 BMW X3 Safety Overview

The 2010 BMW X3 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 4 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Engine and engine cooling:engine
  • Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
  • Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as loose or broken vanos unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for BMW X3 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2010 BMW X3 23V707000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertib...

Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 23V707000: Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/20/2023
2010 BMW X3 20V017000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, ...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 20V017000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/15/2020
2010 BMW X3 17V683000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 32...

An 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.

NHTSA Recall 17V683000: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/30/2017
2010 BMW X3 17V605000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2010 BMW X3 2.5i, X3 3.0i and X3 xDrive...

Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.

NHTSA Recall 17V605000: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/28/2017

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.