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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5UXTS3C52J0Y94471 · Checked Aug 21, 2026
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5UXTS3C52J0•••••• 2018 Bmw X3

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72on the model
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Most reported Engine 2 Structure 1 Air Bags 1

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Air Bags Dec 2025
The Front Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Mat (CIS) in my 2018 BMW X3 failed at 56,000 miles. This failure is confirmed by the specific BMW fault code 930A1C (Seat Occupancy Detector Malfunction) stored in the Advanced Crash Safety Module (ACSM). The component is currently…
Engine Mar 2025
BMW uses plastic coolant pipes which become brittle and crack causing huge issue with entire coolant system. It’s a known issue for bmw repair facilities including engine failure
Structure Jul 2019
Uncommanded opening of the rear hatch while the vehicle was in motion. This has happened on four occasions. The first time was on md route 29 near the route 175 intersection. The second was on goshen view dr gaithersburg md. The third and fourth were on goshen rd, gaithersburg md
Engine Jan 2019
The contact owns a 2018 bmw x3. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 80 mph, the coolant level low, drive at a moderate speed warning message had appeared on her instrument panel. The contact's husband continued to drive at a moderate speed as advised, soon…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5UXTS3C52J0Y94471 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.