Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

Case Number: SR/01914/26
Date of Entry into Force: 31/10/2025
Notifying Country: France
Country of Origin: Germany

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1. Recall Summary

The manufacturer, BMW, has initiated a voluntary recall of certain passenger cars. The recall is based on a finding 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 recall applies to vehicles equipped with Takata airbags.

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2. Affected Products

– Product: Passenger car
– Brand: BMW
– Model Name: Série 1 (E82, E88)
– Type/Model Number:
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

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3. Hazard Information

– Risk Type: Injuries
– Level: Serious risk
– Danger Description: 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.

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4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers who own an affected vehicle should take the following action as specified in the recall notice:
– The manufacturer has initiated a recall of the product from end users.
– Consumers are advised to contact an authorized BMW dealer or service center to arrange for the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the driver airbag inflator.
– The recall is effective as of the date of entry into force: 31/10/2025.

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5. Official Remedy

– Type of Economic Operator Taking Notified Measure(s): Manufacturer
– Category of Measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
– Remedy Details: The manufacturer will inspect and, if required, replace the driver airbag inflator free of charge. Consumers should schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW dealer or service center to have the remedy performed.

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6. Contact Information

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

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