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Takata Recall: BMW X3
BMW X3: named in 11 Takata recall campaigns with build periods between 01/2003 and 06/2018. Only a VIN check with the manufacturer confirms whether your vehicle is affected.
Recall campaigns and build periods
Build period of the model (approximation by year, based on manufacturer statements): from 2003. Campaign-wide periods are limited to it; model year is not the first registration.
- 01/2006–12/2010 Driver airbag – inflator (E8x/E9x/E83/E84) · KBA 15308RSeries E83Restriction according to the KBA: Series E81, E82, E83, E84, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93 · Campaign-wide period: 01/2006–06/2015 – limited to the model’s build period, exact scope via VIN
- 01/2016–12/2017 1 to 6 Series, X1 to X6 – inflator (2016–2017) · KBA 14133R · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 03/2003–06/2018 1 to 6 Series, X1, X3, X5, X6 – only vehicles with a converted steering wheel · KBA 14056R · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN · Condition: vehicles with a converted steering wheel
- 05/2007–12/2016 1 to 6 Series, X3, X5, X6 – only vehicles with a converted steering wheel (2007–2016) · KBA 15775R · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN · Condition: vehicles with a converted steering wheel
- 01/2008–12/2010 1 Series, 3 Series (incl. M3), X1, X3 – inflator (2008–2010) · KBA 14682R · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 01/2006–05/2008 1 Series, 3 Series, X3 – inflator (2006–2008, series E8x/E9x/E83) · KBA 14126RRestriction according to the KBA: 1 Series (E81), 1 Series Coupé (E82), 1 Series (E87), 1 Series Convertible (E88), X3 (E83), 3 Series Saloon (E90), 3 Series Touring (E91), E91 with 8 TP, 3 Series Coupé (E92), 3 Series Convertible (E93) · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 01/2004–12/2005 1 Series, 3 Series, X3 – inflator (2004–2005) · KBA 13588 · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 01/2003–12/2015 1 Series, 3 Series, X1, X3 – inflator (2003–2015) · KBA 13322 · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 01/2012–12/2015 1 to 6 Series, X1, X3 to X6 – inflator (2012–2015) · KBA 12378 · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 09/2012–08/2014 Several models – driver airbag, Takata inflator (code 0032490300, 0032590300) · KBA 13367 · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 01/2011–12/2012 X3 and 6er – driver airbag, Takata inflator (code 0032560200) · KBA 7280 · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
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Questions about the BMW X3
Is my BMW X3 affected by the Takata recall?
According to our research, the BMW X3 is named in 11 Takata recall campaigns (build periods 01/2003 to 06/2018), including KBA 15308R, 14133R, 14056R and 8 more. The periods apply to each campaign as a whole; conditions and conflicting sources are marked in the list above. Only a VIN check with the manufacturer tells you whether your vehicle is actually affected.
What happens in the recall of the BMW X3?
The affected airbag or inflator is replaced free of charge at an authorised workshop.
Can I still drive my BMW X3?
Book a workshop appointment soon. If you have received a stop-drive notice, leave the car parked.
More about all BMW recalls and the VIN check.