BMW E9x vehicles 2010-2012 with Takata PSDI-5 driver airbag — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-05-30
BMW E9x vehicles 2010-2012 with Takata PSDI-5 driver airbag was recalled in Australia on 2025-05-30. Takata airbag inflators are subject to a compulsory recall. Airbag inflator: As the airbag 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 trigg…
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-05-30 |
| Manufacturer | Australia |
| Models affected | Takata PSDI-5 driver airbags were installed as part of a special edition pack that included a sports steering wheel upgrade. They were installed in E9x vehicles manufactured between 2010-2012. |
| Model year | 2012-12-31 |
| Defect | Takata airbag inflators are subject to a compulsory recall. Airbag inflator: As the airbag 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, or if the airbag mis-deploys, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure._x000D_ If the defective airbag inflator ruptures, the airbag can go off with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to shoot out and kill or seriously injure people in the vehicle._x000D_ There h… |
| Component | BMW E9x vehicles 2010-2012 with Takata PSDI-5 driver airbag |
| Remedy | Check the manufacturing date of your vehicle. You will find this on the European type approval label, located on the driver's side B pillar and visible when you open the driver’s door. Check if your vehicle is affected at www.recall.bmw.com.au (link is external) . You will need your vehicle's registration number or VIN number. Do not drive your vehicle under any circumstances if your vehicle is affected. Immediately contact your preferred authorised BMW dealer to schedule the replacement airbag. Your dealer will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the workshop so that you do not need to dri… |
| Recall number | 2025/20544 |
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