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BMW Korea Co., Ltd. BMW 118d, BMW X1 X20D A,, BMW X1 xDrive20d, BMW X1 xDrive18d, BMW 335i Convertible — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-04-10

BMW cars, Takata driver's airbag manufacturing defect may cause propellant deformation

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-10
Manufacturer	BMW Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	BMW 118d, BMW X1 X20D A,, BMW X1 xDrive20d, BMW X1 xDrive18d, BMW 335i Convertible
Units affected	6
Defect	Recall due to a manufacturing defect in the TAKATA driver's airbag, which may cause deformation in the compressed gas propellant inside the driver's airbag inflator. In the event of a collision, there is a possibility that the inflator may deploy abnormally, and in such cases, occupant safety cannot be fully ensured.
Component	Other interior safety devices
Remedy	Replace with a normally manufactured driver's airbag.
Recall number	K5659
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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