Bmw · 3 series, M3

The driver airbag inflator may malfunction due to long-term degradation. In this case, if the airbag is deployed in an accident, the internal pressure in the inflator may be too high. The inflator could burst. Metal fragments may cause injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Published: 27 February 2026
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: SR/00583/26
Model: 346L, 346X, 346K, 346C, 346R, M346, e1*98/14*0097*, e1*98/14*0144*, e1*2001/116*0144*, e1*98/14*0167*, e1*2001/116*0167*, e1*98/14*0112*, e1*2001/116*0112*, e1*98/14*0146*, e1*2001/116*0146*, e1*98/14*0150*, e1*2001/116*0150*

Classification

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

Product description

Passenger car.