A12/00868/23Safety recallInjuries30 March 2023 · EU Safety Gate
The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: 30/03/2023
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23V079000AIR BAGS:FRONTALAIR BAGS:FRONTAL14 February 2023 · NHTSA (USA)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
Risk: A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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19V349000STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS9 May 2019 · NHTSA (USA)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Risk: In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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19V074000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS30 January 2019 · NHTSA (USA)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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A12/1292/17Safety recallInjuries1 August 2017 · EU Safety Gate
A faulty connecting socket on the dual clutch transmission could lead to the gears switching to neutral. It would then be impossible to change gear or start the engine once the vehicle has stopped.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: 01/08/2017
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16V747000SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTORSEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR17 October 2016 · NHTSA (USA)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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15V887000STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)30 December 2015 · NHTSA (USA)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) manufactured October, 19 2015. The steering gearbox may have been manufactured with incorrect parts.
Risk: A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will replace the steering gearbox, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory
and will be remedied before customer retail. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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A12/0036/17Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The side, head and knee protection airbags of the front passenger seat may not work. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of an accident.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/00783/23Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The airbag propellant may deteriorate over time, and If deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/00859/23Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The driver airbag may be incorrectly folded. In the event of an accident it may consequently not be able to unfold correctly, increasing the risk of injury to the driver. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/00976/22Safety recallFire, Injuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The micro gas generator inside the seat belt retractor may not have been manufactured to specifications. This may lead to an impairment of the restraint function in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. Moreover, there may be spark formation in case of a pressure release outside of the inflator damaged tube, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/00996/24Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The integrated braking system could be compromised, which could lead to an unexpected failure of the hydraulic braking assistance, thereby requiring greater pressure on the brake pedal. This can result in a longer braking distance, as well as failure of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/01029/23Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The outer safety belts for the second row of seats may have a suboptimal functioning, increasing the risk of injury in case of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/01039/20Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
A rollover detection sensor inside the airbag control unit might be defective. Consequently, in the event of an accident in which the vehicle tips over its roof, the airbag might not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injuries of the passengers.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/01342/20Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate
A short circuit in the high-voltage battery could occur during initial charging due to a particle in the form of a welding bead. This may trigger a chain reaction in the battery, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/01377/22Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate
Defects in the winding of cell-internal foils in the high-voltage batteries can lead to the occurrence of increased self-discharge. This can cause high voltage cell modules to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/01785/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The screws which were used to assemble seatbelts and also on the rear seats of the vehicles concerned may not have been manufactured in accordance with specifications. In some cases, the screws in question cannot withstand extreme loads, which could increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/01864/22Safety recallFire, Injuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
When water penetrates the basic control unit, different electrical functions may be impaired, such as lights and central locking could malfunction, the steering and braking assistance may fail and the engine might stall. Moreover, this could lead to increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/0203/17Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The necessary opening lines in the area of the passenger airbag cover may not have been machined correctly. In the event of an accident, the passenger airbag may consequently not be able to unfold correctly, increasing the risk of injury for the passenger.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/02573/24Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/02833/24Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/03030/23Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The propellant within the integrated inflator of driver airbags can deteriorate during time. If the airbag deploys, it could result in fragments from the inflator casing injuring the vehicle’s occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/0367/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The nuts of the rear light brackets may be contaminated with oil. Oil can cause cracks in the light brackets and the rear lights may separate from the vehicle leading to an accident.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/0938/18Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The bearings on the front axle could break. Should this occur, there could be a loss of wheel control while driving.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/1491/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
A spherical-collar disk is missing on the tie rod end of the steering gear. Consequently, the steering gear might break due to excessive wear, leading to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of accident.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/1790/16Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The latch mechanism of the rear seat backrests might not have been welded properly. As a result, the rear seat backrest may fold inadvertently in an accident and increase the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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SR/00053/25Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly. The weld may not be able to withstand high braking pressure build-up and may break. In this case, the reduced braking performance requires greater force and the braking distance may increase. In addition, the ABS and DSC brake control systems are not assisted. This increases the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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SR/00596/26Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The driver airbag inflator may malfunction due to long-term degradation. In this case, if the airbag is deployed in an accident, the internal pressure in the inflator may be too high. The inflator could burst. Metal fragments may cause injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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SR/02913/25Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate
The cell modules in the vehicles concerned were not produced in accordance with the specifications, which may cause the module frame to fail. This may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system and fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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