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Takata Recall: BMW 1er

BMW 1er: named in 10 Takata recall campaigns with build periods between 01/2004 and 06/2018. Only a VIN check with the manufacturer confirms whether your vehicle is affected.

Recall campaigns and build periods

Build period of the model (approximation by year, based on manufacturer statements): from 2004. Campaign-wide periods are limited to it; model year is not the first registration.

  • 01/2006–12/2013 Driver airbag – inflator (E8x/E9x/E83/E84) · KBA 15308RSeries E81, E82, E87, E88Restriction according to the KBA: Series E81, E82, E83, E84, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93 · Campaign-wide period: 01/2006–06/2015 – limited to the model’s build period, exact scope via VIN
  • 01/2016–12/2017 1 to 6 Series, X1 to X6 – inflator (2016–2017) · KBA 14133R · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
  • 01/2004–06/2018 1 to 6 Series, X1, X3, X5, X6 – only vehicles with a converted steering wheel · KBA 14056R · Campaign-wide period: 03/2003–06/2018 – limited to the model’s build period, exact scope via VIN · Condition: vehicles with a converted steering wheel
  • 05/2007–12/2016 1 to 6 Series, X3, X5, X6 – only vehicles with a converted steering wheel (2007–2016) · KBA 15775R · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN · Condition: vehicles with a converted steering wheel
  • 01/2008–12/2010 1 Series, 3 Series (incl. M3), X1, X3 – inflator (2008–2010) · KBA 14682R · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
  • 01/2006–05/2008 1 Series, 3 Series, X3 – inflator (2006–2008, series E8x/E9x/E83) · KBA 14126RRestriction according to the KBA: 1 Series (E81), 1 Series CoupĂ© (E82), 1 Series (E87), 1 Series Convertible (E88), X3 (E83), 3 Series Saloon (E90), 3 Series Touring (E91), E91 with 8 TP, 3 Series CoupĂ© (E92), 3 Series Convertible (E93) · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
  • 01/2004–12/2005 1 Series, 3 Series, X3 – inflator (2004–2005) · KBA 13588 · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
  • 01/2004–12/2015 1 Series, 3 Series, X1, X3 – inflator (2003–2015) · KBA 13322 · Campaign-wide period: 01/2003–12/2015 – limited to the model’s build period, exact scope via VIN
  • 01/2011–06/2015 1 Series, 3 Series, X1 – inflator (2011–2015) · KBA 14942R · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
  • 01/2012–12/2015 1 to 6 Series, X1, X3 to X6 – inflator (2012–2015) · KBA 12378 · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN

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Questions about the BMW 1er

Is my BMW 1er affected by the Takata recall?

According to our research, the BMW 1er is named in 10 Takata recall campaigns (build periods 01/2004 to 06/2018), including KBA 15308R, 14133R, 14056R and 7 more. The periods apply to each campaign as a whole; conditions and conflicting sources are marked in the list above. Only a VIN check with the manufacturer tells you whether your vehicle is actually affected.

What happens in the recall of the BMW 1er?

The affected airbag or inflator is replaced free of charge at an authorised workshop.

Can I still drive my BMW 1er?

Book a workshop appointment soon. If you have received a stop-drive notice, leave the car parked.

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