BMW cars, models: X5 (E70) and X6 (E71 and E72)

There may be overly aggressive combustion of gas in the airbag inflator, rupture of its housing, and metal fragments may pass through the airbag material into the vehicle interior at high speed. Potential effects: severe bodily injuries, life-threatening danger to occupants.

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BMW cars, models: X5 (E70) and X6 (E71 and E72)

Risk Level

Critical

Manufacturer

BMW (producent w Niemczech), BMW Vertriebs GmbH Oddział w Polsce (przedsiębiorca zgłaszający)

Notice Date

01.06.2023

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 or the importer and schedule a workshop visit to check or replace the passenger airbag in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Actions Taken

The company initiated a recall campaign covering 10,324 vehicles, declared it would contact the owners of affected cars and inform them about the need to visit a workshop for inspection or replacement...