Product description
BMW 3 Series E46 MY1999-2006
Vehicles that received an affected front passenger side Takata Airbag Inflator as a replacement.
These affected Takata Airbag Inflators were installed as part of an earlier recall PRA 2013/13576.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
The hazards to consumers
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
What consumers should do
Known owners will be contacted by BMW Australia Ltd or a BMW dealer.
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local BMW dealership or BMW head office directly via the website at https://www.bmw.com.au/recall to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge.
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use BMW's VIN look-up tool https://www.bmw.com.au/recall or contact 1800 243 675, or contact their preferred dealer.
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbagrecall
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
All Authorized BMW Group Dealers.
Identifying product features
Dates available for sale
Where the product was sold
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2019/17279 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
