Warning light revealed that passenger side front airbag is faulty and requires replacement.
The passenger sensor mat linked to the air bag system is repeatedly malfunctioning. it is of the same design as previously recalled sensors in other bmw models. it is a safety hazard and should also be recalled.
Passenger restraint system malfunction warning appears mostly when no one is in the seat
Intermittent warning message displaying passenger restraint system malfunction. service adviser stated this is common on x3s. exact issue was defective passenger seat occupancy mat (cost $1380). common defects should be covered under a recall, but no recall exists for this issue.
As with other bmw's, these too have faulty occupancy sensors which should not be going bad across other lines. there is no reason this vehicle should not be included in the recall for exactly the same reason as others are recalled for faulty sensors.
Steering drives off the road tires blew. airbags recall
This message just keep popping up on the screen "passenger restraint system malfunction." passenger airbags indicated as off even the passenger seat is occupied. i had contacted bmw customer relations, and there was a recall for airbag sensor issue but not including the model x3.