2004–2014 BMW 1 Series
- Affected
- 12,700
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 0032570300
- Supplier
- B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
The defect
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 hazard
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.
The remedy
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.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 12,700 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact B M W AUSTRALIA LTD. on 1800 243 675 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Contact:
- BMW Australia Recall Hotline
- Phone:
- 1800 243 675
- Email:
- info@bmw.com.au
- Website:
- https://www.recall.bmw.com.au
Related recalls
Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.