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  • 12 Jan 2026BMW 1 SERIES COUPERef R/2025/327

    Replace the Driver’s Airbag – Takata PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may be fitted with a drivers airbag which may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin. It has the potential to fatally or seriously injure vehicle occupants.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the airbag replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    26,849
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0032730300
    Build start
    29 Aug 2007
    Build end
    08 Oct 2013
  • 12 Jan 2026BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLERef R/2025/327

    Replace the Driver’s Airbag – Takata PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may be fitted with a drivers airbag which may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin. It has the potential to fatally or seriously injure vehicle occupants.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the airbag replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    19,897
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0032730300
    Build start
    26 Sept 2007
    Build end
    04 Oct 2013
  • 12 Jan 2026BMW 1 SERIES 5 DOOR HATCHRef R/2025/327

    Replace the Driver’s Airbag – Takata PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may be fitted with a drivers airbag which may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin. It has the potential to fatally or seriously injure vehicle occupants.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the airbag replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    71,263
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0032730300
    Build start
    07 Jan 2006
    Build end
    30 Jun 2011
  • 12 Jan 2026BMW 1 SERIES 3 DOOR HATCHRef R/2025/327

    Replace the Driver’s Airbag – Takata PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may be fitted with a drivers airbag which may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin. It has the potential to fatally or seriously injure vehicle occupants.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the airbag replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    21,744
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0032730300
    Build start
    17 Nov 2006
    Build end
    15 Dec 2011
  • 18 Dec 2025BMW 1 SERIES COUPERef R/2025/349

    Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)

    Defect

    Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    498
    OEM ref
    TBC – Multiple Takata Global Recalls
    Build start
    01 Feb 2007
    Build end
    24 Sept 2013
  • 18 Dec 2025BMW 1 SERIES 3 DOOR HATCHRef R/2025/349

    Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)

    Defect

    Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    311
    OEM ref
    TBC – Multiple Takata Global Recalls
    Build start
    11 Jan 2007
    Build end
    01 Dec 2011
  • 18 Dec 2025BMW 1 SERIESRef R/2025/349

    Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)

    Defect

    Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    369
    OEM ref
    TBC – Multiple Takata Global Recalls
    Build start
    26 Sept 2007
    Build end
    14 Sept 2013
  • 18 Dec 2025BMW 1 SERIES 5 DOOR HATCHRef R/2025/349

    Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)

    Defect

    Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,675
    OEM ref
    TBC – Multiple Takata Global Recalls
    Build start
    15 Apr 2004
    Build end
    29 Jun 2011
  • 27 Oct 2025BMW 1 SERIES 3 DOOR HATCHRef R/2025/405

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    For affected vehicles there is a concern involving water ingress and corrosion to the starter motor for where a short circuit cannot be ruled out. It is strongly recommended to park the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings until the repair has been carried out.

    Remedy

    Replacement of the starter motor.

    Vehicles affected
    762
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600
    Build start
    25 Feb 2017
    Build end
    13 May 2019
  • 27 Oct 2025BMW 1 SERIES 5 DOOR HATCHRef R/2025/405

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    For affected vehicles there is a concern involving water ingress and corrosion to the starter motor for where a short circuit cannot be ruled out. It is strongly recommended to park the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings until the repair has been carried out.

    Remedy

    Replacement of the starter motor.

    Vehicles affected
    8,548
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600
    Build start
    22 Feb 2017
    Build end
    29 May 2019
  • 23 Oct 2025BMW 1 SERIESRef R/2025/443

    Seat Belt Rear Outer Seats

    Defect

    On affected vehicles either one or both of the outer most rear seats may not have been manufactured correctly and the sensitivity sensor may be deformed. If the sensor is not functioning correctly there is a risk the seat belt may not operate as intended.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the affected seatbelts will be checked and replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,423
    OEM ref
    0072840200 0072850200 0072860200 0072900200 0072910200
    Build start
    07 Aug 2025
    Build end
    30 Sept 2025
  • 18 Jul 2025BMW 1 Series HatchbackRef R/2025/267

    Checking the Threaded Connection of Grounding Cable PCU48

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the ground connection cable on the 48V power supply control unit may not have been torqued to the correct specification.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the ground connection checked and re-torqued. If required the relevant cable and Power Control Unit will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    270
    OEM ref
    0061250900
    Build start
    19 Jun 2025
    Build end
    25 Jun 2025
  • 08 Nov 2024BMW 1 Series HatchbackRef R/2024/452

    Rework Front End Threaded Connection (BMW)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required.

    Remedy

    The screws will be replaced if necessary and correctly torqued.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0072670200 (Left) BMW – 0072680200 (Right)
    Build start
    04 Apr 2023
    Build end
    10 May 2024
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLERef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    148
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    06 Mar 2008
    Build end
    28 Aug 2009
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 1 Series Hatch 3drRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    23,045
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    06 Mar 2012
    Build end
    08 Nov 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 1 SERIES COUPERef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    252
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    08 Nov 2007
    Build end
    26 Aug 2009
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 1 Series Hatch 5drRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    132,238
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    25 May 2011
    Build end
    08 Nov 2017
  • 13 Sept 2024BMW 1 Series HatchbackRef R/2024/383

    Integrated Braking System

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.

    Remedy

    Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    0034800200 (OTA)
    Build start
    04 Sept 2023
    Build end
    04 Sept 2023
  • 01 May 2024BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLERef R/2024/191

    Replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55

    Defect

    On affected vehicles overtime the aluminium screws can loosen or break on the adjustable variable camshaft timing (VANOS) units potentially resulting in engine emergency mode being activated.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the eight aluminium screws will be replaced if evidence of faulty screws is found then the VANOS adjustment unit will also be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    176
    OEM ref
    0011520700
    Build start
    09 Oct 2009
    Build end
    16 Jul 2011
  • 01 May 2024BMW 1 SERIES COUPERef R/2024/191

    Replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55

    Defect

    On affected vehicles overtime the aluminium screws can loosen or break on the adjustable variable camshaft timing (VANOS) units potentially resulting in engine emergency mode being activated.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the eight aluminium screws will be replaced if evidence of faulty screws is found then the VANOS adjustment unit will also be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    263
    OEM ref
    0011520700
    Build start
    30 Sept 2009
    Build end
    22 Jul 2011
  • 18 Mar 2024BMW 1 SERIES 5 DOOR HATCHRef R/2024/132

    Replacing the Driver’s Airbag PSDI-5

    Defect

    On affected vehicles a possible degradation due to age of the propellant tablets may lead to over aggressive combustion if the air bag is activated and cause the inflator body to rupture.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the drivers air bag will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    19,190
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0032520300
    Build start
    15 Apr 2004
    Build end
    22 Dec 2005
  • 24 Jan 2023BMW 1 SERIES 5 DOOR HATCHRef R/2023/016

    A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

    Defect

    A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    30,231
    OEM ref
    0032390300 0032420300
    Build start
    22 Oct 2013
    Build end
    30 Jun 2017
  • 24 Jan 2023BMW 1 SERIES 3 DOOR HATCHRef R/2023/016

    A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

    Defect

    A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    8,996
    OEM ref
    0032390300 0032420300
    Build start
    28 Feb 2014
    Build end
    29 Jun 2017
  • 22 Aug 2022BMW 1 SERIESRef R/2022/255

    Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold

    Defect

    Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.

    Remedy

    The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.

    Vehicles affected
    322,745
    OEM ref
    0013440300
    Build start
    16 Feb 2015
    Build end
    26 Feb 2018
  • 01 Aug 2022BMW 1 SERIES 5 DOOR HATCHRef R/2022/206

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER MAY LEAK OVER TIME AND CAUSE THERMAL INCIDENT

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    319,399
    OEM ref
    0011280600/0011420600
    Build start
    03 Nov 2011
    Build end
    03 Jun 2019

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