Over 440,000 older BMWs have to head to the workshop due to airbags (week 50/23)

19/12/2023

This week’s recalls:
– BMW – airbags
– Audi – defective welding on the front seat back
– Ferrari – fire risk
– Toyota – urea injection

Overview of the recalls in the 50th week of 2023

Four recalls for 11 models of four carmakers were issued via Rapex in the 50th week of 2023. Six recalls for seven models were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

Audi, BMW, Ferrari, and Toyota have one recall each at Rapex this week.

BMW, Dodge, Ford, Land Rover, and Volvo are also recalling through the KBA.

Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.

Airbags in (not only) older BMWs

The propellant in the integrated inflator of the driver’s airbag can deteriorate over time with 440,584 BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, BMW X1 a BMW X3 models manufactured between November 2003 and December 2015. If the airbag is activated, fragments from the inflator casing may injure vehicle occupants. 510 BMW X3, X4, and X5 vehicles manufactured in 2023, as well as 526 Volvo S60s from 2018 to 2023, may have a similar problem.

Poorly welded backrest frame with Audi

A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break in the event of an accident in 1,149 Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q3, Audi Q7, and Audi Q8 vehicles manufactured from 1 to 20 June 2023. As a result, the person sitting in the seat may hit their head on the B-pillar, increasing the risk of injury.

Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 50th week of 2023

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Audi A4 (2023)	A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break.
Audi A5 (2023)	A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break.
Audi Q3 (2023)	A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break.
Audi Q7 (2023)	A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break.
Audi Q8 (2023)	A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break.
BMW 1 Series (2003 – 2015)	The propellant within the integrated inflator of driver airbags can deteriorate during time.
BMW 3 Series (2003 – 2015)	The propellant within the integrated inflator of driver airbags can deteriorate during time.
BMW X1 (2009 – 2015)	The propellant within the integrated inflator of driver airbags can deteriorate during time.
BMW X3 (2003 – 2015)	The propellant within the integrated inflator of driver airbags can deteriorate during time.
Ferrari SF90 (2022 – 2023)	The turbocharger oil delivery pipe may not be sufficiently thick and may have a notch on its outer surface.
Toyota ProAce City (2023)	A software error in the Engine Control Unit prevents the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) from activating.

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What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact an dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

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