BMW cars: 1 Series – 3d (E81), X3 (E83), X1 (E84), 1 Series – 5d (E87), 3 Series Saloon (E90), 3 Series Touring (E91)

When the airbag is deployed in a collision, excessive pressure may build up in the gas generator, which can lead to generator rupture and cause injuries to occupants from metal parts. Potential effects: bodily injury, serious trauma.

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BMW cars: 1 Series – 3d (E81), X3 (E83), X1 (E84), 1 Series – 5d (E87), 3 Series Saloon (E90), 3 Series Touring (E91)

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 whose vehicles are covered by the campaign should arrange an appointment with an authorized BMW service workshop as soon as possible for free replacement of the driver airbag and follow the ...

Actions Taken

The company is conducting a recall campaign covering 10,405 vehicles on the Polish market, contacting the owners of affected cars and informing them about the need to visit a workshop to replace the d...