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BMW - 1, 3, X1, x3, m3
Official notice
27 Feb 2026
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27 Feb 2026
An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns BMW - 1, 3, X1, x3, m3. The driver airbag inflator may malfunction due to long-term degradation. In this case, if the airbag is deployed in an accident, the internal pressure in the inflator may be too high. The inflator could burst. Metal fragments may cause injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. Published 2026-02-27.
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The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.
Recall number
SR/00596/26
Official notice
2026-02-27
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The driver airbag inflator may malfunction due to long-term degradation. In this case, if the airbag is deployed in an accident, the internal pressure in the inflator may be too high. The inflator could burst. Metal fragments may cause injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
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