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🧸 Product DE DK EE ES FI GR HR IE MT THE NETHERLANDS PT SE SI SK April 22, 2016

BMW — 7 Series

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
There might be a metallic stamping residue inside the housing of the airbag control unit. In case of a crash, it might come into contact with the circuit board and cause a short circuit. As a result, the airbags would no
Origin
Germany
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is about some BMW 7 Series cars. A small metal piece might be inside the airbag control box.

What's happening? If there is a crash, the metal could touch the wires and cause a problem. The airbags might not work right.

Does this affect me? This affects some BMW 7 Series cars in many countries.

What should I do? Take your car to a BMW dealer to check the airbag control box. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There might be a metallic stamping residue inside the housing of the airbag control unit. In case of a crash, it might come into contact with the circuit board and cause a short circuit. As a result, the airbags would no · Origin: Germany

First published
April 22, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/203781

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What is this product recall alert about?
BMW — 7 Series. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There might be a metallic stamping residue inside the housing of the airbag control unit. In case of a crash, it might come into contact with the circuit board and cause a short circuit. As a result, t...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 22, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Ireland, Malta, THE NETHERLANDS, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
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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