recall information
Recall number
REC-006036
Campaign number
0032570300
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series, 3 Series, X1, X3 (E83, E84, E87, E90, E91)
Year range
2004 - 2014
Affected units
12,700
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Some vehicles may have been converted after production with steering wheel variants containing a faulty Takata inflator. As a result, the driver's airbag inflator may rupture in the event of airbag deployment.
The ACCC has published a related high risk recall. For further information go to the ACCC Product Safety website. Recall reference number PRA 2025/20544.
The ACCC has published a related high risk recall. For further information go to the ACCC Product Safety website. Recall reference number PRA 2025/20544.
What are the hazards?
In the event of an accident, a faulty airbag inflator could rupture, compressed gas and metal fragments may be propelled through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or death.
What should consumers do?
An online tool is available at www.recall.bmw.com.au that allows affected vehicle owners to upload photos of their VIN plate and steering wheel for checking. Owners will then be advised if the vehicle requires a further check by a BMW dealer.
Alternatively: Owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred authorised BMW dealer to schedule an appointment to have the steering wheel in their vehicle checked.
If a faulty airbag inflator is found, the airbag (with centre horn pad) will be replaced free of charge. The steering wheel will not need to be replaced. All work is completed free of charge.
Alternatively: Owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred authorised BMW dealer to schedule an appointment to have the steering wheel in their vehicle checked.
If a faulty airbag inflator is found, the airbag (with centre horn pad) will be replaced free of charge. The steering wheel will not need to be replaced. All work is completed free of charge.
Supplier details
B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
BMW Australia Recall Hotline
Contact phone
1800 243 675
Contact email
info@bmw.com.au
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
