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BMW Korea Co., Ltd. 38 models including BMW 118d — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-12-04

BMW 38 models with steering wheel not equipped with TAKATA airbag

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-12-04
Manufacturer	BMW Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	38 models including BMW 118d
Units affected	48736
Defect	Although the vehicle was originally delivered with a steering wheel not equipped with a TAKATA airbag, it has been confirmed that customers may have installed a Sport or M Sport steering wheel equipped with a TAKATA airbag among BMW-approved replacement parts after delivery. These steering wheels are equipped with airbag inflators using ammonium nitrate. When the vehicle is exposed to high temperature and high humidity conditions for an extended period, the compressed gas propellant inside the inflator may degrade. In such cases, there is a possibility that the driver's front airbag may deplo…
Component	Other Interior Safety Devices
Remedy	Inspect the steering wheel and replace the driver's front airbag module if necessary. (For quick recall inspection and customer convenience, an online website inspection is provided. Please refer to the customer notification letter for details. However, if the online inspection method is difficult, you can visit a service center for inspection and action.)
Recall number	K5966
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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