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🧸 Product DE EE HR June 12, 2026

Alpina — BMW Alpina B3, BMW Alpina D3

Passenger car

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Alpina — BMW Alpina B3, BMW Alpina D3
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The driver airbag inflator may malfunction due to long-term degradation. In this case, if the airbag is deployed in an accident, the internal pressure in the inflator may be too high and the inflator could burst, ejecting metal fragments that could cause injuries.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in DE, EE, HR.
📈 Timeline
5 days active so far
June 13, 2026 June 17, 2026

What is this? This is about some BMW Alpina cars made by Alpina. The driver airbag may not work right because of age.

What's happening? The airbag inflator can break over time. If the airbag goes off in a crash, it could shoot out metal pieces and hurt someone.

Does this affect me? This affects people who own or drive these Alpina cars in Germany or Croatia.

What should I do? Take your car to a dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The driver airbag inflator may malfunction due to long-term degradation. In this case, if the airbag is deployed in an accident, the internal pressure in the inflator may be too high and the inflator could burst, ejecting metal fragments that could cause injuries. · Origin: Germany

First published
June 12, 2026
Last refreshed by us
8 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099219

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What is this product recall alert about?
Alpina — BMW Alpina B3, BMW Alpina D3. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The driver airbag inflator may malfunction due to long-term degradation. In this case, if the airbag is deployed in an accident, the internal pressure in the inflator may be too high and the inflator c...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 12, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Estonia, and Croatia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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