Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 10, 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
Case Number: SR/01914/26
Date of Entry: Based on source data (measure effective 31/10/2025)

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1. Recall Summary

The manufacturer, BMW, has initiated a recall for certain passenger car models. The recall is based on a finding that the propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. This condition poses a risk of injury to vehicle occupants if the airbag deploys. 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 notifying country for this recall is France. The country of origin of the product is Germany.

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
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: 0032810300
– Description: Passenger car, 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.
– Non-Compliance: 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 country).

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 are advised to contact an authorized BMW dealer to have the necessary repair carried out. The specific instructions for consumers are to follow the recall process initiated by the manufacturer. Further details on how to proceed are to be obtained from the manufacturer or an authorized service center.

5. Official Remedy

– Type of Measure: Recall of the product from end users.
– Type of Economic Operator Taking Measure: Manufacturer.
– Date of Entry into Force: 31/10/2025.
– Remedy Details: The official remedy is a recall. The specific action to be taken (e.g., replacement of the driver airbag inflator) is implied by the nature of the defect. Consumers should contact an authorized BMW dealer to schedule the repair. The cost of the remedy is not specified in the recall notice, but recalls of this nature are typically performed free of charge.

6. Contact Information

– Notifying Country: France
– Country of Origin: Germany
– Manufacturer: BMW
– Company Recall Code: 0032810300
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099432
– Contact for Consumers: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact their local authorized BMW dealer or BMW customer service for further information regarding the recall and to schedule the required repair.

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




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