RECALL · BMW

Recall: passenger airbag inflator

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.

Engine / equipment: Affected E46 passenger frontal airbag.
Period mentioned: Only the periods and VINs of the cited campaigns.
Symptoms: Abnormal deployment; fragment risk.
Possible cause described: Propellant manufactured outside specifications.
Check for the garage: Check VIN; inspect and replace inflator as required.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; check campaign eligibility.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

DVSA R/2013/071 — 3 SERIES

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Manufacturer recall campaigns are normally carried out free of charge at the brand's official service. Ask the dealer whether your car is affected: it depends on the chassis number (VIN), the market and the production date.

How is it checked?

Check VIN; inspect and replace inflator as required.

What are the symptoms?

Abnormal deployment; fragment risk.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: BMW
Engine / equipment: Affected E46 passenger frontal airbag.
Period mentioned: Only the periods and VINs of the cited campaigns.

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