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Automotive · European Union · 2026-02-06

Origin: Germany

BMW passenger car head airbag inflator accumulator may be faulty

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-06
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Bmw
Models affected	2er, 3er, 4er
Defect	The accumulator in the head airbag inflator may not have been manufactured in accordance with specifications. Over time this could cause it to leak. If activated in an accident, the airbag would not fully deploy, as a result of which its restraining effect would be impaired. In addition, irrespective of the airbag being activated in an accident, the accumulator may detach. In this case, the accumulator could enter the interior of the vehicle or become detached from the vehicle. This could lead to an increased risk of injury for passengers and/or passers-by.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/00372/26
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	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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