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 BMW M3 vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 11 January and 2 March 2022.
BMW recall code: 0072430200, 0072440200, 0072450200
Affected models: i3, i4, M3, X1, X2, 2er (Grand Tourer), 3er (Limousine+Touring)
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 27,165
Source: Rapex Alert 27/2022 A12/00976/22