BMW recall: Airbags may not deploy
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The igniter for the certain airbag modules may not have been correctly manufactured which may affect air bag deployment in the event of a collision.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. Where necessary replace affected airbag modules.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The igniter for the certain airbag modules may not have been correctly manufactured which may affect air bag deployment in the event of a collision.
The fix
Where necessary replace affected airbag modules.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4 | 8 Aug 2016 | 14 Nov 2016 | 668 |
| 4 SERIES | 8 Aug 2016 | 14 Nov 2016 | 668 |
| Mini | 14 Sep 2016 | 21 Oct 2016 | 668 |
| X1 | 8 Aug 2016 | 14 Nov 2016 | 668 |
| 2 SERIES | 8 Aug 2016 | 14 Nov 2016 | 668 |
| 6 SERIES | 8 Aug 2016 | 14 Nov 2016 | 668 |
| 5 SERIES | 8 Aug 2016 | 14 Nov 2016 | 668 |
| i8 | 21 Oct 2016 | 3 Nov 2016 | 668 |
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 10 January 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.