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BMW - Série 1 (E81; E82; E87; E88) - Série 3 (E90; E91; E92; E93)

Official notice

3 Jul 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:CriticalEU Safety Gate

An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns BMW - Série 1 (E81; E82; E87; E88) - Série 3 (E90; E91; E92; E93). The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. 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 2026-07-03.

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Recall number

SR/01940/26

Official notice

2026-07-03

The hazard

The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. 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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Affected products

Product 1

Passenger car

Product 2

Série 1 (E81; E82; E87; E88) - Série 3 (E90; E91; E92; E93)

Hazard

The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. 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.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

DE · Germany

Location 2

FR · France

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: BMW.

Source & status

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

Serious risk — Injuries

Recall details

Recall number

SR/01940/26

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

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