Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 07, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Passenger car

Brand: Bmw

Country: France

Hazards: Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01940/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Passenger car
Brand Bmw
Country France
Case Number SR/01940/26
Hazard Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

1. Recall Summary
A recall has been issued for certain BMW passenger cars due to a defect in the driver airbag propellant. The recall was notified by France on 19 March 2025, under case number SR/01940/26. The manufacturer is the economic operator taking the notified measure, which is a recall of the product from end users. 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.

2. Affected Products
– Brand: BMW
– Product Name: Série 1 (E81; E82; E87; E88) – Série 3 (E90; E91; E92; E93)
– Category: Motor vehicles
– Type/Model Numbers: e1*2007/46*0275*10, e1*2007/46*0275*11, e1*2007/46*0277*02, e1*2007/46*0277*03, e1*2007/46*0277*04, e1*2007/46*0277*05, e1*2007/46*0277*06, e1*2007/46*0277*07, e1*2007/46*0283*02, e1*2007/46*0273*02, e1*2007/46*0273*03, e1*2007/46*0275*03, e1*2007/46*0275*04, e1*2007/46*0275*05, e1*2007/46*0275*06, e1*2007/46*0275*07, e1*2007/46*0275*08, e1*2007/46*0275*09, e1*2007/46*0283*03, e1*2007/46*0314*02, e1*2007/46*0314*03, e1*2007/46*0314*04, e1*2007/46*0315*02, e1*2007/46*0315*03, e1*2007/46*0315*04, e1*2007/46*0315*05, e1*2007/46*0316*02, e1*2007/46*0316*03, e1*2007/46*0316*04, e1*2007/46*0316*05, e1*2007/46*0316*06, e1*2007/46*0316*07, e1*2007/46*0377*02, e1*2007/46*0377*04, e1*2007/46*0377*05, e1*2007/46*0383*02, e1*KS07/46*0
– Production Dates: January 2011 to June 2015
– Country of Origin: Germany
– Notifying Country: France
– Company Recall Code: 0032720300
– Additional Description: The passenger cars are equipped with Takata airbags.

3. Hazard Information
– Risk Type: Injuries
– Danger: The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle’s occupants.
– Compliance Issue: 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.
– Risk Level: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority).

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure is a recall of the product from end users. Consumers who own an affected vehicle should take action as directed by the manufacturer. The exact instructions for consumers are not specified in the recall notice beyond the recall measure itself. Consumers are advised to contact an authorized BMW dealer or service center for further guidance on scheduling a repair.

5. Official Remedy
– Type of Measure: Recall of the product from end users.
– Economic Operator Taking Measure: Manufacturer.
– Date of Entry into Force: 19 March 2025.
– Remedy Details: The recall notice does not specify the exact remedy (e.g., replacement, repair, or refund). Based on standard practice for airbag recalls, the remedy typically involves inspection and replacement of the

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Passenger car?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01940/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Passenger car?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Passenger car?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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