Takata airbag recall woes catch up with BMW... sigh...

[RingMeister01]

Had mine replaced before the winter on e46

[Pyrat 2]

Yikes. All 3 of my cars might be recalled depending on affected Vin.

[goj]

takata is a shitty company, I know this is old news but I'm still baffled. They should no longer exist.

[sakson]

Originally Posted by iminhell1

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...eoverride=true

Is there a Canadian equivalent where we can check online?

[M3 Number 86]

My first time ever! Potentially.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by E9TOU

Surprising that it applies to all E9X generation except the E92/3 non-M. I wonder why?

Actually, E92/E92 3 Series are included. This language used by C&D:

2007–2013 3-series and M3 coupe and convertible

Could more clearly be written:

2007–2013 3-series coupe/convertible and M3 coupe/convertible

Originally Posted by MSportTune2

How do you know F series not affected when the first F30 rolled out in 2012? Can you pls share as I am concerned?

Because the F30 is a sedan and the recall only covers 3 Series sedans through MY2011.

[135Pats]

FML another recall eh? Think that ups the total to four for my E88.

This'll be the first time it's been to an actual BMW dealer in about half a decade hah!

[TopEndCC]

Wait, I have a 2006 3 series should I be doing?

[mojobmw_e90]

No open recalls for my 07 335 as well

[E91WAG3N]

It will likely take some time for their database to be updated...

[antennahead]

The passenger airbag occupancy sensor failed about 4 months ago on my 2007 Z4 M Roadster. BMW is replacing them through 2006 only, and told me too bad when I contacted them. This sucks in my opinion

[N54sk8r]

Ha ! I installed my new Bmw performance (non-electric ) steering wheel and cover yesterday just to wake up today and see there's an airbag recall .

[BPMSport]

Usually takes a month or so for it to show up on DCS and on that link -

So now I have to get this handled on my E46 and my E90... I'm glad the Fxx are not affected.

[BPMSport]

Here are the factory recall notices, FYI:

This also means that dealerships can not sell any new or pre-owned cars without performing this recall beforehand. I suspect a parts shortage will follow.

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by sakson

Is there a Canadian equivalent where we can check online?

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehicle...ions-1433.html

That the best place to look up at the moment

[WHL102]

Originally Posted by ZIV3R

Usually when a recall is made - there is a compelling reason. I wonder in what way the airbag is defective.

IE: does it not deploy? Is it a intermittent issue where 1 out of 1000 doesn't deploy? Is it a delayed deploy, etc?

Jesus, what rock have you been under! :

I wish I could know what supplier provided the airbag for my '14 320 and if it's just a matter of TIME before any car with a Takata bag using the questionable propellant is recalled!

Noticed a sweeping recall of Mercedes models, but strangely enough the GLK was one of few models NOT recalled... Comforting, somewhat since I DD one.

[Car22]

Does anyone know if a possible reason for the recall, in addition to pieces of metal, etc., was due to airbags deploying inadvertently? Has anyone read or heard that? Just curious.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by fw_fw

BMW is recalling 840,000 vehicles from 2006 through 2015 that weren’t part of the company’s previous recall for Takata airbags, which covered 765,000 vehicles. The latest models include:

• 2006–2011 3-series sedan and M3
• 2006–2012 3-series wagon
• 2007–2013 3-series and M3 coupe and convertible
• 2007–2010 X3
• 2007–2013 X5 and X5 M
• 2008–2013 1-series coupe and convertible
• 2008–2014 X6 and X6 M
• 2013–2015 X1


Text on Car & Driver's website:

UPDATE 2/10/2016, 11:30 a.m.: Audi, BMW, and Volkswagen are recalling some 1.7 million U.S.-market vehicles for potentially defective Takata-sourced driver’s-side airbags.

The Audi recall covers 170,000 vehicles from model years 2006 through 2013. The Audis involved are: 2006–2013 A3, 2006–2009 A4 cabriolet, 2009–2012 Q5, and 2010–2011 A5 cabriolet.

BMW is recalling 840,000 vehicles from 2006 through 2015; these vehicles weren’t among the roughly 765,000 that BMW had previously recalled for Takata airbags. The BMWs involved are: 2006–2011 3-series sedan and M3, 2006–2012 3-series wagon, 2007–2013 3-series and M3 coupe and convertible, 2007–2010 X3, 2007–2013 X5, 2008–2013 1-series coupe and convertible, 2008–2014 X6, and 2013–2015 X1.

The Volkswagen-branded vehicles, numbering 680,000, are from 2006 through 2014. The VWs involved are: 2009–2014 CC, 2010–2014 Jetta SportWagen and Golf, 2012–2014 Eos and U.S.-built Passat sedan, and 2006–2010 German-built Passat sedan and wagon.

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DOH! I think I won this lottery twice..

[squixs]

Is this only for US or also for Europe

[raysspl]

Glad to see that my cars aren't part of the equation here. Best of luck to those part of the recall.

[Diver]

Waiting for the letter. I bet it takes at least 6 months to a year for this to play out and meanwhile it makes hard to trade the car in.

[greekcs]

do they replace the entire bag or just the inflator?