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/01940/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Passenger car
Brand Bmw
Country France
Case Number SR/01940/26
Hazard Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record

Recall Summary

BMW has issued a recall for certain passenger car models due to a safety defect involving the driver airbag. The recall was notified by France under case number SR/01940/26 and published on the EU Safety Gate system. The manufacturer initiated the recall of the product from end users, with the date of entry into force being 19/03/2025. The vehicles are equipped with Takata airbags.

Affected Products

The affected products are BMW passenger cars, specifically the following model series:
– Série 1 (E81; E82; E87; E88)
– Série 3 (E90; E91; E92; E93)

The type/model numbers affected include: e1*2007/46*0275*10, e1*2007/46*0275*11, e1*2007/46*0277*02, e1*2007/46*0277*03, e1*2007/46*0277*04, e1*2007/46*0277*05, e1*2007/46*0277*06, e1*2007/46*0277*07, e1*2007/46*0283*02, e1*2007/46*0273*02, e1*2007/46*0273*03, e1*2007/46*0275*03, e1*2007/46*0275*04, e1*2007/46*0275*05, e1*2007/46*0275*06, e1*2007/46*0275*07, e1*2007/46*0275*08, e1*2007/46*0275*09, e1*2007/46*0283*03, e1*2007/46*0314*02, e1*2007/46*0314*03, e1*2007/46*0314*04, e1*2007/46*0315*02, e1*2007/46*0315*03, e1*2007/46*0315*04, e1*2007/46*0315*05, e1*2007/46*0316*02, e1*2007/46*0316*03, e1*2007/46*0316*04, e1*2007/46*0316*05, e1*2007/46*0316*06, e1*2007/46*0316*07, e1*2007/46*0377*02, e1*2007/46*0377*04, e1*2007/46*0377*05, e1*2007/46*0383*02, and e1*KS07/46*0.

The production dates for the affected vehicles are from January 2011 to June 2015. The country of origin is Germany. The notifying country is France. The company recall code is 0032720300.

Hazard Information

The hazard involves the propellant in the driver airbag, which 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 type is classified as “Injuries.”

Consumer Action Required

Not specified in the recall notice. The recall notice indicates that the manufacturer has taken the measure of recalling the product from end users, but specific instructions for consumers are not provided in the source data. Consumers who own affected vehicles should contact their authorized BMW dealer or service center for further information regarding the recall process.

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 date of entry into force for this measure is 19/03/2025. Specific details regarding whether the remedy involves repair, replacement, or refund are not specified in the recall notice.

Contact Information

Not specified in the recall notice. The recall notice does not provide a specific contact telephone number, email address, or website for consumer inquiries. Consumers are advised to contact their local authorized BMW dealer or service center for assistance regarding this recall. The EU Safety Gate reference number for this alert is https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/

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/01940/26).

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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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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