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BMW 6 SERIES, 5 SERIES, 1 SERIES, X3, X4, 3 SERIES — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-01-07

BMW car may have a recalled driver's airbag installed

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-07
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	6 SERIES, 5 SERIES, 1 SERIES, X3, X4, 3 SERIES
Model year	Model years 2010-2016
Defect	It was determined that vehicles from the Fxx series that are not affected by the recall of driver's airbag, may have been fitted with a recall relevant driver's airbag due to steering wheel conversion. This involved a conversion to the M Sport steering wheel versions.
Component	6 SERIES 2011 - 2013, 5 SERIES 2010 - 2016 (F10/11), 1 SERIES 2011 - 2014 (F20), X3 2010 - 2016 (F25), X4 2014 - 2016 (F26), 3 SERIES 2012 (F30/31)
Recall type	Safety Recall
Remedy	Contact your nearest Authorised BMW Dealer
Recall number	0032790300
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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