BMW recall: The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt’s retractor may have been damaged
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt�s retractor may have been damaged and may not act according to the specification in the event of an accident.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. On the affected vehicles the front seatbelts will be checked and replaced if they are found to have been damaged
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt�s retractor may have been damaged and may not act according to the specification in the event of an accident.
The fix
On the affected vehicles the front seatbelts will be checked and replaced if they are found to have been damaged
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | 11 Jan 2022 | 18 Feb 2022 | 2,018 |
| X2 | 18 Feb 2022 | 18 Feb 2022 | 2,018 |
| i3 | 21 Jan 2022 | 26 Feb 2022 | 2,018 |
| 3 SERIES TOURING | 26 Jan 2022 | 26 Jan 2022 | 2,018 |
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 30 March 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.