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Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-01-07

BMW 1 Series vehicles may have been fitted with a recalled driver's airbag

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-07
Models affected	1 SERIES
Model year	2008
Defect	It has been determined that vehicles from the E82 and E88 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 Authorised BMW dealer
Recall number	NQ20260107-0032810300
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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