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BMW E9x vehicles 2010-2012 with Takata PSDI-5 driver airbag
Official notice
30 May 2025
Last checked
30 May 2025
An official ACCC notice concerns BMW E9x vehicles 2010-2012 with Takata PSDI-5 driver airbag. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, or if the airbag mis-deploys, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure. If the defective airbag inflator ruptures, the airbag can go off with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to shoot out and kill or seriously injure people in the vehicle. There have been serious injuries and deaths caused by faulty Takata airbags. Published 2025-05-30.
What to do now
Check the manufacturing date of your vehicle. You will find this on the European type approval label, located on the driver's side B pillar and visible when you open the driver’s door. Check if your vehicle is affected at www.recall.bmw.com.au . You will need your vehicle's registration number or VIN number. Do not drive your vehicle under any circumstances if your vehicle is affected. Immediately contact your preferred authorised BMW dealer to schedule the replacement airbag. Your dealer will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the workshop so that you do not need to drive the vehicle. The airbag replacement and towing are free of charge. Your vehicle will be repaired quickly once a booking is made with an authorised BMW dealership. You can find BMW dealer contact details at: www.bmw.com.au/dealers Call BMW Australia’s Takata Recall Hotline: 1800 243 675 between 8:30 am and 8:30 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time, Monday to Friday or visit www.recall.bmw.com.au for more information about the recall. Email info@bmw.com.au
Recall number
a794a65d-ff24-4efe-bc67-7f528fb2825e
Official notice
2025-05-30
The hazard
The hazard
If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, or if the airbag mis-deploys, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure. If the defective airbag inflator ruptures, the airbag can go off with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to shoot out and kill or seriously injure people in the vehicle. There have been serious injuries and deaths caused by faulty Takata airbags.
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
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