Three BMW recalls for old and new cars (week 11/24)

20/03/2024

This week’s recalls:
– BMW 1, 3, X3 – airbags
– BMW 5 a 7 – driver assistants
– Peugeot 208 – rear axle

Overview of the recalls in the 11th week of 2024

Three recalls for five models of three manufacturers were issued via EU Safety Gate in week 11 of 2024. Four recalls for seven models were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

One recall can be found in the European Safety Gate system at BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.

BMW, Peugeot and Toyota are all issuing recalls via the KBA.

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Three BMW recalls

Taking both of our regular sources together, we found the name BMW in there three times this week. Safety Gate presents a recall for the 2004 and 2005 BMW 1 Series, 3 Series and BMW X3, where the driver’s airbag can cause injury to the occupants. KBA‘s database contains a similar recall for the 1999 to 2006 BMW 3 Series (E46). In this case, the passenger airbags are involved. In total, over 450,000 older Bavarians are recalled. The other recall concerns the new BMW 5, 7, i5 and i7 series from 2022 and 2023. Nearly 57,000 cars may experience steering assist failures.

Poor welding at Opel and Peugeot

Last week, 462 Opel Corsas built in 2023 were recalled because of a poorly welded rear axle. This week, the same recall was announced for the 685 Peugeot 208s. Again, the axle can crack and impair the car’s handling.

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

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 11th week of 2024

Make, Model (years)	Problem
BMW 1 Series (2004 – 2005)	The driver’s airbag inflator propellant may deteriorate over time.
BMW 3 Series (2004 – 2005)	The driver’s airbag inflator propellant may deteriorate over time.
BMW X3 (2004 – 2005)	The driver’s airbag inflator propellant may deteriorate over time.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2023)	The tank strap may not have been screwed on with the required torque.
Porsche Panamera (2009 – 2016)	The front-right wheel carriers may have a manufacturing defect.

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