Bmw · 3 Series, 5 Series, X5

If the driver's airbag is deployed, the inflator might burst if it was subject to high air humidity, high temperatures and substantial temperature fluctuations over a number of years. This may result in the ejection of metal parts, which could cause injury or death to the driver and the passengers.

Published: 03 March 2017
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0266/17
Model: Type-approvals: e1*98/14*0097, *0144, *0167, *0112, *0146, *0150, *0028, *0111, *0153; e1*2001/116*0144, *0167, *0112, *0146, *0150, *0282, *0153; e9*98/14*0022*; types: 346L, 346X, 346K, 346C, 3.....

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Passenger car