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2009 BMW X3 Sav Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 BMW X3 Sav has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,757,106 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22V119000 2022-03-02 917,106 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series…

Consequence

An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.

Remedy

This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles…

AIR BAGS 16V071000 2016-02-05 840,000 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i,…

Consequence

In 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 resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
2fires
SEATS
3
ENGINE
1
1fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
1fires
SEAT BELTS
1
SUSPENSION
1
TIRES
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints22

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Received a safety recall notice in october 2017 and bmw has yet to have a remedy/solve for the issue. We are over 6 months since the recall and this is far past a reasonable amount of time to address a safety issue.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-05-18

“Received a safety recall notice in october 2017 and bmw has yet to have a remedy/solve for the issue. We are over 6 months since the recall and this is far past a reasonable amount of time to address a safety issue.”

SEATS · reported 2018-05-18

“S10 appropriate handling- copy of a letter to president and ceo of bmw of north america ludwig weillisch regarding the availability of the safety parts needed for the airbags on his vehicles. *smd the consumer stated he and his family own three bmw's that are all affected by the recall. *jb”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-10-03

“Bmw sent letter 3/2016 about recall and continue to tell me that they do not have the parts for my cars recall.I have check several times during the last year locally and then another nearby dealership close by in another town. They said they would place me on a call list and that has been 7 mths…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-10-01

“Takata recall bmw not offering loaner program and also no date available for drivers front airbag parts even though original recall notice was march 2016.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-09-02

“2009 bmw x3. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair driver front air bag module recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the air bag light has been on for the last 2-3 years. *jb”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-09-01

“The vehicle was parked and unmoved in my driveway for several days. It suddenly broke out in flames (originating in the engine compartment). The fire grew quite large and the car exploded (the police officer's word). Security cameras on the property show no one in the area to tamper with the car.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-05-16

“The vehicle was parked and unmoved in my driveway for several days. It suddenly broke out in flames (originating in the engine compartment). The fire grew quite large and the car exploded (the police officer's word). Security cameras on the property show no one in the area to tamper with the car.…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-05-16

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW X3 Sav as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.