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Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-01-07

BMW 5 Series, X5 vehicles may have been fitted with a recalled driver's airbag

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-07
Models affected	5 SERIES, X5
Model year	2001-2003
Defect	It has been determined that vehicles from the E39 and E53 series that are not affected by the recall of the driver's airbag, may have been fitted with a recall relevant driver's airbag due to a steering wheel conversion. In this case, a conversion of steering wheel version took place, Sport or M Sport.
Remedy	Contact your nearest BMW Authorised dealer
Recall number	NQ20260107-0032800300
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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