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🧸 Product FR July 26, 2021

bmw — 3er voiture de tourisme

les véhicules concernés ont peut-être été équipés de générateurs de gaz à gaz takata non-azide pour le conducteur (nadi) dans lesquels une étanchéité inadéquate sur le générateur de gaz pourrait permettre l’entrée d’humidité et entraîner ainsi la dégradation du propulseur. si l’a...

Affected vehicles may have non-azide gas generators (NADI) for the driver’s airbag with inadequate sealing, allowing moisture to enter and degrade the propellant. If the airbag deploys, the gas generator may inflate improperly or rupture, reducing protection or sending metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious or fatal injuries to occupants.
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138 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 4, 2026
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What is this? This is about some BMW cars that may have a broken airbag part. The part is called a “non-azide gas generator” (NADI).

What's happening? Moisture can get inside the broken part. If the airbag goes off, the part may not work right. Metal pieces could fly into the car and hurt people.

Does this affect me? It affects BMW cars in France that have this broken part.

What should I do? Take your car to a BMW dealer right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about safety.

🤖 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 · les véhicules concernés ont peut-être été équipés de générateurs de gaz à gaz takata non-azide pour le conducteur (nadi) dans lesquels une étanchéité inadéquate sur le générateur de gaz pourrait permettre l’entrée d’humidité et entraîner ainsi la dégradation du propulseur. si l’airbag se déploie, le générateur de gaz pourrait être sous-gonflé ou éclaté. en cas d’inflation, l’effet protecteur n’est pas donné. en cas de déploiement de surpression, des pièces métalliques peuvent entrer dans l’intérieur du véhicule, ce qui pourrait causer des blessures graves ou mortelles aux occupants du véhicule.

First published
July 26, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48950/rapex

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
bmw — 3er voiture de tourisme. Affected vehicles may have non-azide gas generators (NADI) for the driver’s airbag with inadequate sealing, allowing moisture to enter and degrade the propellant. If the airbag deploys, the gas generator may inflate improperly or rupture, reducing protection or sending metal frag...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 26, 2021 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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