The ignition unit of the head airbag may separate from the inflator and enter the vehicle’s interior when the airbag is deployed. As a result, the inflation of the head airbag may be reduced or non-existent, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
The BMW 7-Series models affected by this recall were manufactured between 8 July 2016 and 17 October 2017.
BMW recall code: 0072140200, 0072150200, 0072160200, 0072170200
Affected models: Series 1, 5, 7, M5, Mini Countryman
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): n/a
Source: Rapex Alert 18/2021 A12/00609/21