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2012 BMW X3

Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2012 BMW X3, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.

The 2012 BMW X3 has 2 NHTSA recalls on record and 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for this model year. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.

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2012 BMW X3 recalls (2)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. 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.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2012 BMW X3 owner complaints (0)

No NHTSA complaints were found for the 2012 BMW X3.

Checking a used BMW X3 before you buy

The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2012 X3 in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular X3's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.

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2012 BMW X3 — questions and answers

Does the 2012 BMW X3 have any recalls?+

Our check found 2 NHTSA recalls associated with the 2012 BMW X3. Check the specific vehicle by VIN to see which remain outstanding, since some may already have been repaired. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

How many complaints does the 2012 BMW X3 have?+

NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2012 BMW X3 in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.

Is the 2012 BMW X3 safe?+

NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for the 2012 BMW X3. Review the owner complaints above and get an independent inspection to assess the specific vehicle's condition.

How do I check a 2012 BMW X3 VIN?+

Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.

Are recall repairs on a BMW free?+

Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised BMW dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.