Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 03, 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/01914/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Passenger car
Brand Bmw
Country France
Case Number SR/01914/26
Hazard Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD
Database: EU Safety Gate
Record ID: SR/01914/26
Date of Entry: Based on source data (measure effective 31/10/2025)

1. Recall Summary

The manufacturer, BMW, has initiated a recall of certain passenger cars. The recall is based on a finding that the propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. This condition affects vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. The recall was notified by France and applies to vehicles originally from Germany. The official recall code assigned by the company is 0032810300.

2. Affected Products

Product Type: Passenger car
Brand: BMW
Model 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 to 02.10.2013
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 identified danger concerns the driver airbag. The propellant within the airbag inflator may deteriorate over time. In the event that the airbags deploy, this deterioration could result in fragments from the inflator being projected, 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. The risk type is classified as “Injuries.”

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 contact an authorized BMW dealer to have the necessary repair carried out. The specific instructions for consumers are to arrange for the inspection and replacement of the driver airbag module at a BMW service center. No further consumer action details are provided in the source data beyond contacting the manufacturer for the recall service.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy is a recall of the product from end users. The measure was taken by the manufacturer. The date of entry into force for this measure is 31/10/2025. The remedy involves the replacement of the defective driver airbag inflator. The repair will be performed free of charge by authorized BMW dealerships.

6. Contact Information

Manufacturer: BMW
Company Recall Code: 0032810300
Case Number: SR/01914/26
EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099432
Notifying Authority: France
Additional Contact Details: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact their local authorized BMW dealer for service appointments and further information regarding this recall.

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/01914/26).

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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