Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

1. Recall Summary
The manufacturer BMW has initiated a recall of certain passenger cars in France. The recall concerns vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. The recall was notified by France and the manufacturer is taking measures to recall the product from end users. The date of entry into force for the recall measures is 31/10/2025. The case number assigned to this recall 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: 08.05.2007 – 02.10.2013
– Country of Origin: Germany
– Notifying Country: France
– Company Recall Code: 0032810300
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The risk type associated with this recall is “Injuries.” The specific 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 injuring 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. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice states that the manufacturer is taking measures to recall the product from end users. Consumers who own an affected vehicle should contact an authorized BMW dealer to arrange for the necessary repair. The specific instructions for consumers are to have the vehicle inspected and repaired at an authorized service center. The recall is scheduled to take effect on 31/10/2025.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a recall of the product from end users. 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 specific corrective action involves the replacement or remediation of the driver airbag inflator to address the propellant deterioration issue. No information regarding a refund or replacement of the entire vehicle is specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: France
– Manufacturer: BMW
– Company Recall Code: 0032810300
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099432
– Case Number: SR/01914/26
– Date of Entry into Force of Measures: 31/10/2025
– Additional Contact Information: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact their local authorized BMW dealer for further details and to schedule the recall repair.

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