BMW runs numerous Takata recalls in parallel, among them 15308R (1 Series, 3 Series incl. M3, X1, X3; 374,891 vehicles in Germany), 15309R (3 Series/M3 series E46, 356,451 vehicles) and several campaigns for the 1 to 6 Series and X1 to X6. Older campaigns do not always name the supplier in the KBA text; the Takata assignment is then documented per campaign with sources. The periods apply per campaign, not per model series; some campaigns only apply to vehicles with a converted steering wheel. In 2020 a stop-drive order was reported for part of the 1997–2000 E46 3 Series. The VIN check is decisive.
The driver airbag is replaced completely; the measure is free of charge. KBA publication of 11 May 2026. The group period (2 Jan 2006–30 Jun 2015) applies to the campaign as a whole; it is limited to each series’ build period (the X1 (E84) was only built from 2009, the E-series of the 1 and 3 Series ended in 2013, the X3 (E83) in 2010).
Published by the KBA on 28 August 2026 (officially documented), series E46, production period 3 Nov 1998–24 Aug 2006. Airbags that were already replaced can also be covered by follow-up actions – an earlier replacement is not an all-clear.
1 to 6 Series, X1 to X6 – inflator (2016–2017)
KBA record names Takata
KBA reference
14133R
Manufacturer code
0032620300
Affected part
Airbag inflator
Vehicles in Germany (KBA)
157,363
Vehicles worldwide/Europe (KBA)
640,202
KBA publication of 27 September 2024, production period 2 Jan 2016–12 Dec 2017 for the campaign as a whole (including M models, X5 M and X6 M). The KBA record names the model family without further restriction; the group period is limited to each model’s build period (e.g. X2 only from late 2017).
1 to 6 Series, X1, X3, X5, X6 – only vehicles with a converted steering wheel
KBA record names Takata
KBA reference
14056R
Manufacturer code
0032550300, 0032560300, 0032570300, 0032580300
Affected part
Driver airbag
Vehicles in Germany (KBA)
1,060,371
Vehicles worldwide/Europe (KBA)
6,503,996
Condition (KBA)
vehicles with a converted steering wheel
KBA publication of 13 September 2024, production period 13 Mar 2003–20 Jun 2018 for the campaign as a whole. According to the KBA defect description the campaign applies to “vehicles with a converted steering wheel”; the driver airbag is checked and replaced if necessary. Only the VIN check shows whether your vehicle is covered.
1 to 6 Series, X3, X5, X6 – only vehicles with a converted steering wheel (2007–2016)
KBA record names Takata
KBA reference
15775R
Manufacturer code
0032810300, 0032790300
Affected part
Driver airbag
Vehicles in Germany (KBA)
69,172
Vehicles worldwide/Europe (KBA)
386,696
Condition (KBA)
vehicles with a converted steering wheel
KBA publication of 6 November 2025, production period 8 May 2007–21 Dec 2016 for the campaign as a whole. According to the KBA defect description the campaign applies to “vehicles with a converted steering wheel”.
1 to 6 Series, X1, X3 to X6 – inflator (2012–2015)
KBA record names Takata
KBA reference
12378
Manufacturer code
0032390300, 0032420300 u. a.
Affected part
Airbag inflator
Vehicles in Germany (KBA)
168,202
Vehicles worldwide/Europe (KBA)
725,787
KBA umbrella campaign of 20 February 2023, group period 2012–2015, including M models (M2–M4, X5 M, X6 M). The group period is limited to each model’s build period.
Several models – driver airbag, Takata inflator (code 0032490300, 0032590300)
KBA text without supplier – Takata according to the manufacturer
KBA reference
13367
Manufacturer code
0032490300, 0032590300
Affected part
Driver airbag (inflator)
Vehicles in Germany (KBA)
12
Vehicles worldwide/Europe (KBA)
2,022
KBA campaign of 12 December 2023, production period 7 September 2012–28 August 2014 for the campaign as a whole. The KBA text does not name the supplier; the Takata assignment is based on the sources listed below. Takata inflator, but the cause is a welding defect, not propellant ageing. The KBA does not mention a stop-drive order; instructions from other countries are not carried over here.
Stop-drive: According to Auto Bild (27 April 2020) around 4,000 vehicles in Germany were to stop being driven immediately, the rest could be used until parts were available. The source does not state the current status; BMW’s letter is what counts.
KBA campaign of 16 January 2020, campaign-wide period 1997–2000 for the campaign as a whole. The KBA text does not name the supplier; the Takata assignment is based on the sources listed below. According to Safety Gate the campaign covers vehicles that may have a Takata NADI inflator.
X5 and 5er – driver airbag, Takata inflator (code 0032790200)
KBA text without supplier – Takata according to the manufacturer
KBA reference
8555
Manufacturer code
0032790200
Affected part
Driver airbag (inflator)
Vehicles in Germany (KBA)
95,239
Vehicles worldwide/Europe (KBA)
461,172
Condition (KBA)
vehicles with a converted steering wheel
Restriction (KBA)
The recall concerns vehicles that may have been fitted with an affected airbag as a result of a steering-wheel conversion.
KBA campaign of 4 February 2019, campaign-wide period 2000–2004 for the campaign as a whole. The KBA text does not name the supplier; the Takata assignment is based on the sources listed below. The KBA does not mention a stop-drive order; instructions from other countries are not carried over here.
X3 and 6er – driver airbag, Takata inflator (code 0032560200)
KBA text without supplier – Takata according to the manufacturer
KBA reference
7280
Manufacturer code
0032560200
Affected part
Driver airbag (inflator)
Vehicles in Germany (KBA)
41
Vehicles worldwide/Europe (KBA)
6,431
KBA campaign of 15 August 2017, campaign-wide period 2011–2012 for the campaign as a whole. The KBA text does not name the supplier; the Takata assignment is based on the sources listed below. Takata inflator, but the cause is a welding defect, not propellant ageing. The KBA does not mention a stop-drive order; instructions from other countries are not carried over here.
3er, X5 and 5er – driver airbag, Takata inflator, later-fitted modules only (code 0032480200)
KBA text without supplier – Takata according to the manufacturer
KBA reference
6748
Manufacturer code
0032480200
Affected part
Driver airbag (inflator)
Vehicles in Germany (KBA)
275,517
Vehicles worldwide/Europe (KBA)
10,200,000
KBA campaign of 20 February 2017, campaign-wide period 1999–2003 for the campaign as a whole. The KBA text does not name the supplier; the Takata assignment is based on the sources listed below. The factory-fitted module came from another supplier; according to the sources Takata only concerns modules fitted or replaced later. The KBA does not mention a stop-drive order; instructions from other countries are not carried over here.
KBA text without supplier – Takata according to the manufacturer
KBA reference
5545
Manufacturer code
0032260200, 0032390200
Affected part
Driver airbag (inflator)
Vehicles in Germany (KBA)
466,306
Vehicles worldwide/Europe (KBA)
700,000
KBA campaign of 23 November 2015, campaign-wide period 2002–2006 for the campaign as a whole. The KBA text does not name the supplier; the Takata assignment is based on the sources listed below. The KBA does not mention a stop-drive order; instructions from other countries are not carried over here.
KBA text without supplier – Takata according to the manufacturer
KBA reference
4187
Manufacturer code
0072330100 (2013), 0072410100 (Erweiterung 2014)
Affected part
Passenger airbag (inflator)
Vehicles in Germany (KBA)
698,025
Vehicles worldwide/Europe (KBA)
236,994
Discrepancy between sources: The KBA lists more vehicles for Germany than worldwide. The figure is taken over unchanged.
KBA campaign of 17 May 2013, campaign-wide period 1999–2006 for the campaign as a whole. The KBA text does not name the supplier; the Takata assignment is based on the sources listed below. Apparently an early wave of 13137 and 15309R; the assignment is based on model series, component and date. The KBA does not mention a stop-drive order; instructions from other countries are not carried over here.
