BMW E53: Airbag Control Unit Fault Due To Inadequate Coding Data Which Could Lead To Activation

BMW is recalling 2,406 E53 model vehicles in the United Kingdom because a fault in the airbag control unit's coding data could cause the front airbags to activate unintentionally. The company will re-encode the airbag control unit on affected vehicles to fix the issue. This is classified as a Class I recall, the most serious category.

Recalling firm

BMW

Product

Vehicles: BMW E53. Units affected: 2,406

Reason

Possible unintentional activation of the front airbags due to inadequate coding data. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the airbag control unit will be encoded.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-10-22

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b798d006-8d47-4d5f-afca-d6f089ab8f61