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🧸 Product FR December 16, 2024

bmw — 1, 2, 2 active tourer/gran tourer, 3, 4, 5, 6, x1, x2, x3, x4, x5, x6 voiture particulière

le propergol dans l'airbag du conducteur peut se détériorer avec le temps. si les airbags se déploient, cela pourrait entraîner des fragments du gonfleur blessant les occupants du véhicule.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
bmw — 1, 2, 2 active tourer/gran tourer, 3, 4, 5, 6, x1, x2, x3, x4, x5, x6 voiture particulière
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
If the airbag deploys, the propellant inside may degrade over time, causing fragments from the inflator to injure vehicle occupants.
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This alert was reported 642 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
124 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 20, 2026
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What is this? This is a recall for some BMW cars. The airbag in the driver’s seat may get old and weak. If it goes off, pieces could fly out and hurt the driver.

What's happening? BMW is fixing the airbags in these cars. They will replace the old airbag with a new one for free.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these BMW cars in France, your airbag might be affected.

What should I do? Take your car to a BMW dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic to check and fix it.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
bmw
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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · le propergol dans l'airbag du conducteur peut se détériorer avec le temps. si les airbags se déploient, cela pourrait entraîner des fragments du gonfleur blessant les occupants du véhicule.

First published
December 16, 2024
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/47933/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
bmw — 1, 2, 2 active tourer/gran tourer, 3, 4, 5, 6, x1, x2, x3, x4, x5, x6 voiture particulière. If the airbag deploys, the propellant inside may degrade over time, causing fragments from the inflator to injure vehicle occupants.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 16, 2024 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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