2009 Bmw X3 - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2009 BMW X3 4-DR w/SAB has not been rated for safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It comes equipped with standard electronic stability control, although it lacks forward collision warning and lane departure warning features. In terms of complaints, there have been a total of 84 complaints reported for this model. Additionally, there have been 6 recalls issued for the 2009 BMW X3, indicating potential issues that required manufacturer action. Overall, while the presence of stability control enhances the safety features of the vehicle, the lack of safety ratings and advanced warning systems may impact its overall safety performance.

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Complaint Count

84

Recall Count

6

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2009 BMW X3 4-DR w/SAB Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2009 BMW X3 4-DR w/SAB

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2009 BMW X3 4-DR w/SAB Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2009 BMW X3 4-DR w/SAB Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2009 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2009 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2009 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Complaints for the 2009 Bmw X3

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"front passenger seat occupancy mat (oc3) for the supplemental restraint system (srs/air bag system) failure. recall was done 06/2018 by bmw dealer, but problem came back 08/2022. airbag warning light on in dashboard. reading codes confirms problem. danger of bodily harm to passengers because the airbags will not deploy."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2023-03-08
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw x3. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. bmw of tucson (855 w wetmore rd, tucson, az 85705, (520) 549-2167) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-01-12
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw x3. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the dealer (united bmw cpo service, 11458 alpharetta hwy, roswell, ga 30076, 1-678-497-0818) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-11-07
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw x3. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. bmw of rockville (1300 rockville pike, rockville, md 20852, (301) 476-0126) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-04-03
Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 bmw x3. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer (park ave bmw, 530 huyler st, south hackensack, nj 07606, (201) 843-4999) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-05-07
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw x3. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. rick hill imports of kingsport, tennessee was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. initially, the dealer stated that the parts would become available within 7-10 days from the date of august 4, 2017. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-01-07
Complaint:
"takata recall. i received notice of a recall in 2016 and bmw still has not contacted me to service the recall"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-01-01
Complaint:
"takata recall i have two vehicles in recall. it has been several years since discovered. bmw has done nothing. calls to dealer say "no parts"' so my wife and i must drive these vehicles that may be dangerous with no idea when the condition will be corrected. other companies made quick updates. why not bmw?"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-08-08
Complaint:
"takata recall -- i received notification march, 2016, and have yet to have my air bag replaced. when will this be resolved?"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-01-03
Complaint:
"2009 bmw x3. consumer writes in regards to dealership unable to repair driver airbag module recall notice. *ld updated 07/13/2017*js"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-02-03

Recalls for the 2009 Bmw X3

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i convertibles, 128i, 135i, and m coupes, 2007-2010 x3 30si and x3 xdrive30i, 2013-2015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i and x1 xdrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xdrive and m3 coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive and m3, 2009-2011 335d, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xdrive, 2010-2011 x6 activehybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, m3 coupes, x5 30si, x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 48i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m, 2009-2013 x5 xdrive35d and 2008-2014 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6m vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature..."
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > DRIVER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2020-01-15

BMW Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

BMW ranks 12 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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