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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WBXPA93475WA31481 · Checked Sep 10, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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WBXPA93475W•••••• 2005 Bmw X3

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4on this build
87on the model
26builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Seats 3 Electrical System 2 Air Bags 1

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Electrical System fire Jan 2015
Was driving with seat heater on. The seat felt very hot on my legs at it smelled like something was burning. I immediately turned off the seat heater. I pulled into a parking lot and exited the car. I noticed a burn mark on the drivers side seat. There is a matching burn mark on…
Air Bags May 2015
The contact owns a 2005 bmw x3. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated for an extended period of time. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08V384000 (air bags). The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Seats Dec 2012
On christmas morning, december 25, 2012, the driver of the vehicle started the car, activated the seat warmer, and we immediately detected a burning odor in the car. We drove less than approx. 1/2 block and pulled over to determine the problem. The seat warmer was so hot that it…
Electrical System Dec 2014
The driver's seat (bottom) contains a heating element. When on, even on the lowest setting, a hot spot develops near the left rear side that is so hot I have to shut off the heater out of fear of a fire

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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 WBXPA93475WA31481 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.