Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD

Case Number: SR/01914/26
Database Entry Date: Based on EU Safety Gate notification.

1. Recall Summary
BMW is conducting a recall of certain passenger car models due to a safety defect involving the driver airbag. The recall was initiated by the manufacturer and applies to vehicles sold in France. The official date of entry into force for the recall measures is 31/10/2025. 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
– 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
– 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.
– Level: Serious risk
– Additional Description: The passenger car is equipped with Takata airbags.

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 or service center to arrange for the necessary repair. The recall is scheduled to take effect on 31/10/2025. Specific instructions for consumers beyond contacting a dealer are not specified in the recall notice.

5. Official Remedy
– Type of Measure: Recall of the product from end users.
– Category of Measure: Manufacturer
– Remedy Details: The official remedy involves the recall of the affected vehicles by the manufacturer. Specific details regarding the repair (e.g., replacement of the airbag inflator) are not specified in the recall notice, but the action is intended to address the deterioration of the propellant in the driver airbag.
– Date of Entry into Force: 31/10/2025

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
– Contact Information: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact their local authorized BMW dealer for further information and to schedule the recall repair.

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