BMW 3 SERIES recall: Replace the Front Passenger Airbag Takata PSPI
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- For vehicles fitted with a Takata front passenger airbag with a PSPI inflator these vehicles have previously received a like for like replacement front passenger airbag via a previous safety recall campaign.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. The front passenger airbag module of the affected vehicles will now be replaced by an airbag module or an inflator that does not contain ammonium nitrate.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
For vehicles fitted with a Takata front passenger airbag with a PSPI inflator these vehicles have previously received a like for like replacement front passenger airbag via a previous safety recall campaign.
The fix
The front passenger airbag module of the affected vehicles will now be replaced by an airbag module or an inflator that does not contain ammonium nitrate.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 SERIES | 3 May 1999 | 24 Aug 2006 | 102,611 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 6 October 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.