BMW recall: A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
The fix
On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 SERIES COUPE | 7 May 2013 | 18 Dec 2015 | 26,804 |
| 2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURER | 30 Jun 2014 | 20 Jun 2017 | 17,140 |
| 3 SERIES GT | 20 Mar 2013 | 27 Jun 2017 | 7,391 |
| 6 SERIES COUPE | 14 May 2013 | 28 Jun 2017 | 2,276 |
| 1 SERIES 5 DOOR HATCH | 22 Oct 2013 | 30 Jun 2017 | 30,231 |
| X5M | 25 Aug 2014 | 1 Sep 2017 | 462 |
| 5 SERIES GT | 20 Mar 2013 | 2 Feb 2017 | 2,161 |
| M3 | 10 Mar 2014 | 29 Jun 2017 | 2,486 |
| X5 | 12 Jun 2013 | 2 Sep 2017 | 22,897 |
| 5 SERIES TOURING | 12 Jun 2013 | 23 Feb 2017 | 9,948 |
| 1 SERIES 3 DOOR HATCH | 28 Feb 2014 | 29 Jun 2017 | 8,996 |
| X3 | 31 Mar 2016 | 22 Aug 2017 | 7,908 |
| X4 | 31 Mar 2016 | 30 Aug 2017 | 3,122 |
| X1 | 22 Jun 2016 | 12 Apr 2017 | 4 |
| M2 | 1 Dec 2015 | 28 Jun 2017 | 1,509 |
| M4 COUPE | 4 Dec 2013 | 29 Jun 2017 | 5,046 |
| 2 SERIES COUPE | 12 Sep 2013 | 30 Jun 2017 | 14,210 |
| 4 SERIES GRAN COUPE | 2 Dec 2013 | 29 Jun 2017 | 19,116 |
| 5 SERIES SALOON | 23 Jan 2013 | 27 Oct 2016 | 27,539 |
| 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE | 13 Nov 2012 | 29 Jun 2017 | 4,952 |
| 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE | 22 Oct 2013 | 29 Jun 2016 | 10,805 |
| X6M | 26 Sep 2014 | 1 Sep 2017 | 234 |
| M4 CONVERTIBLE | 1 Jul 2014 | 29 Jun 2017 | 2,083 |
| 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE | 11 Nov 2014 | 30 Jun 2017 | 5,009 |
| 3 SERIES SALOON | 13 Jun 2012 | 30 Jun 2017 | 57,025 |
| X6 | 20 Mar 2014 | 2 Sep 2017 | 4,432 |
| 2 SERIES GRAN TOURER | 7 Nov 2014 | 23 Jun 2017 | 10,251 |
| 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE | 23 Feb 2012 | 26 Jun 2017 | 1,615 |
| 3 SERIES TOURING | 27 Jun 2012 | 29 Jun 2017 | 27,632 |
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 24 January 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.