BMW 1 Series 3 Door Hatch: Replace The Driver’s Airbag – Takata Psdi-5

Recall Summary BMW is recalling approximately 370,257 vehicles across multiple models (1 Series, 3 Series, X1, and X3) in the United Kingdom because the driver's airbag may deploy with excessive force and release sharp metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death. The affected vehicles are fitted with defective Takata PSDI-5 airbags. BMW will replace the driver's airbag in affected vehicles.

Recalling firm
BMW
Product
Vehicles: BMW 1 SERIES 3 DOOR HATCH, BMW 1 SERIES COUPE, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW 1 SERIES 5 DOOR HATCH, BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLE, BMW 3 SERIES SALOON, BMW 3 SERIES TOURING, BMW 3 SERIES COUPE, BMW 3 SERIES CONVERTIBLE. Units affected: 370,257
Reason
Affected vehicles may be fitted with a drivers airbag which may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin. It has the potential to fatally or seriously injure vehicle occupants. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the airbag replaced.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2026-01-12
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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