BMW cars – selected models with a defective driver airbag

When the defective driver airbag is deployed in a collision, excessive pressure may build up in the gas generator, leading to rupture of the generator and ejection of metal parts, which may cause injuries to occupants. Potential effects: bodily injuries caused by impact of metal fragments.

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BMW cars – selected models with a defective driver airbag

Risk Level

Critical

Manufacturer

BMW Vertriebs GmbH Oddział w Polsce

Notice Date

05.08.2024

What to do if you have this product?

A recall means the product may be unsafe. Here is what to do if you have it at home.

1

Do not eat or use the product

Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
2

Check the batch number and expiry date

Compare the batch/lot number and the best-before or expiry date with the details in the alert — sometimes only specific batches are affected.
3

Return it to the shop

You can take the product back to the shop where you bought it. For a safety recall a refund is due even without a receipt.
4

Get help and report it

If you feel unwell after using the product, contact a doctor. You can also report the case to the relevant authority — GIS, GIF or UOKiK.

General guidance for recalled products in Poland. Always follow the specific instructions in the official alert and from the manufacturer or retailer.

Important Information

What You Should Know

Recommendations

Consumers should contact an authorized BMW service center and arrange a visit to have the driver airbag replaced; the vehicle should not be used in a way that increases the risk of an accident until t...

Actions Taken

The company initiated a repair campaign covering 52,602 vehicles on the Polish market, declared that it will contact owners of the affected cars and inform them about the need to visit a workshop to r...