BMW Automotive (Ireland) Limited recalls certain BMW series vehicles
BMW Automotive (Ireland) Limited is recalling several BMW series vehicles due to various safety issues. These include improperly installed head airbags, potential short circuits leading to fire, malfunctioning airbag inflators, and issues with the steering system sensor. A total of 9,000 vehicles are affected across multiple models and production dates.
- Batch codes
- produced between 08 May 2007 to 02 October 2013, produced between 18 December 2025 to 08 May 2026, produced between 09 June 2022 to 05 December 2025, produced between 03 November 1998 to 24 August 2006, produced between 23 July 2010 to 30 June 2015, produced between 28 May 2020 and 04 October 2024, produced between 20.06.2023 to 27.11.2025
- What to do
- Affected customers will be contacted by post to make an appointment with their local Authorised Repairer for necessary repairs/replacements.
Recall campaign next steps
BMW Automotive (Ireland) Limited will directly contact all affected customers by post advising them to make an appointment with their local Authorised Repairer where any necessary repairs/replacements of parts will be carried out.
If you believe your vehicle may be impacted by any of the recall(s) below, then you can contact BMW’s customer care on 081 861 9421 or by email at customerservices@bmw.ie.
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The head airbags in the vehicles concerned may not have been bolted in accordance with the specifications. Where a head airbag that has not been properly installed is activated in the event of an accident, it is possible that the airbag could deploy incorrectly or that the inflator could move out of position and strike the occupants. There is a risk of injury.
There are 21 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between 08 May 2007 to 02 October 2013.
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The head airbags in the vehicles concerned may not have been bolted in accordance with the specifications. Where a head airbag that has not been properly installed is activated in the event of an accident, it is possible that the airbag could deploy incorrectly or that the inflator could move out of position and strike the occupants. There is a risk of injury.
There are 58 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between 18 December 2025 to 08 May 2026.
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A safety issue has been identified whereby the cockpit cable harness may be damaged when the microfilter is replaced. This can lead to a short circuit, with smoke build-up resulting in fire.
There are 1,067 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between 09 June 2022 to 05 December 2025.
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The driver airbag inflator may malfunction due to long-term degradation. In this case, if the airbag is deployed in an accident, the internal pressure in the inflator may be too high. In the worst-case scenario, the inflator could burst. Metal fragments could cause potentially fatal injuries.
There are 1,485 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between 03 November 1998 to 24 August 2006
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The driver airbag inflator may malfunction due to long-term degradation. In this case, if the airbag is deployed in an accident, the internal pressure in the inflator may be too high. In the worst-case scenario, the inflator could burst. Metal fragments could cause potentially fatal injuries.
There are 6,992 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between 23 July 2010 to 30 June 2015.
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17 February 2026
BMW Automotive (Ireland) Limited is carrying out a voluntary recall of certain 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 series X3, X4, X5 model vehicles.
The failure concerns the RSW22 starter, type RWT (reinforced for water tightness). In the case of the RWT starters, it was found that increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can lead to the formation of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn can increase the resistance of the relay contact, causing accidental start-up or even a short circuit, possibly leading to a thermal reaction.
There are 197 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between 28 May 2020 and 04 October 2024.
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03 February 2026
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A malfunction of the steering system sensor cannot be identified correctly in all cases due to defective software. In these circumstances, an unintended steering movement of the vehicle cannot be ruled out. There is a risk of accident.
There are 315 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between 20.06.2023 to 27.11.2025.
Frequently asked questions
Is BMW Automotive (Ireland) Limited being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. BMW Automotive (Ireland) Limited is recalling several BMW series vehicles due to various safety issues. These include improperly installed head airbags, potential short circuits leading to fire, malfunctioning airbag inflators, and issues with the steering system sensor. A total of 9,000 vehicles are affected across multiple models and production dates.
Why is BMW Automotive (Ireland) Limited being recalled?
The recall relates to a fire / burn hazard. BMW Automotive (Ireland) Limited is recalling several BMW series vehicles due to various safety issues. These include improperly installed head airbags, potential short circuits leading to fire, malfunctioning airbag inflators, and issues with the steering system sensor. A total of 9,000 vehicles are affected across multiple models and production dates.
What should I do if I have this product?
Affected customers will be contacted by post to make an appointment with their local Authorised Repairer for necessary repairs/replacements.
Which batches of BMW Automotive (Ireland) Limited are affected?
The affected batch codes are: produced between 08 May 2007 to 02 October 2013, produced between 18 December 2025 to 08 May 2026, produced between 09 June 2022 to 05 December 2025, produced between 03 November 1998 to 24 August 2006, produced between 23 July 2010 to 30 June 2015, produced between 28 May 2020 and 04 October 2024, produced between 20.06.2023 to 27.11.2025.
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