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🧸 Product FR BG HR LU July 3, 2026

Bmw — Série 1 (E81; E82; E87; E88) - Série 3 (E90; E91; E92; E93)

Passenger car, equipped with Takata airbags.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Bmw — Série 1 (E81; E82; E87; E88) - Série 3 (E90; E91; E92; E93)
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 24 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
13 days in total
July 4, 2026 July 17, 2026

What is this? This is about some BMW cars made between 2004 and 2013. The airbag inside may get weak over time.

What's happening? The airbag might break into pieces when it opens. This could hurt people inside the car.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these BMW cars, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Ask your BMW dealer to check your airbag. Do not ignore this.

🤖 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
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. · Origin: Germany

First published
July 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099430

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
Bmw — Série 1 (E81; E82; E87; E88) - Série 3 (E90; E91; E92; E93). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 3, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Luxembourg.
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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