Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 24, 2026

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD

1. Recall Summary
The manufacturer BMW has initiated a recall for certain models of the Série 1 (E82, E88) passenger car. The recall is based on a safety issue identified in vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. The recall was notified by France and is effective from 31 October 2025. The case number is SR/01914/26.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Passenger car
– Brand: BMW
– Name: Série 1 (E82, E88)
– Type/Model Numbers: e1*2001/116*0352*02, e1*2001/116*0352*03, e1*2001/116*0352*05, e1*2001/116*0352*06, e1*2007/46*0277*00, e1*2007/46*0277*01, e1*2007/46*0277*02, e1*2007/46*0277*03, e1*2007/46*0277*04, e1*2007/46*0277*06, e1*2007/46*0277*07
– Production Dates: 08 May 2007 to 02 October 2013
– Country of Origin: Germany
– Notifying Country: France
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard is classified as “Injuries” and the risk level is “Serious risk.” The danger is that the propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, this deterioration could result in fragments from the inflator being projected into the vehicle, which may injure the vehicle’s occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure taken is a “Recall of the product from end users.” Consumers who own an affected vehicle should contact an authorized BMW dealer or service center to arrange for the necessary inspection and repair. The recall is scheduled to enter into force on 31 October 2025. Consumers should follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or the notifying authority. No further specific consumer instructions are provided in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the manufacturer. The category of measure is a recall of the product from end users. The official remedy involves the manufacturer recalling the affected vehicles to address the defective driver airbag inflator. The specific details of the remedy (e.g., replacement of the airbag module) are not specified in the recall notice beyond the recall action itself.

6. Contact Information
– Manufacturer Recall Code: 0032810300
– Case Number: SR/01914/26
– Reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099432
– Notifying Country: France
– Country of Origin: Germany
– Contact details for BMW or local authorities: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact their local BMW dealer or the national consumer safety authority in their country for further information.

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