Campaign - F Series Passenger Airbag

[momo1]

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Taking my car in today to get this done
anyone else had it done already? what should I look out for after the work is carried out? I'm pedantic when it comes to replacing every screw and cover after removing the trims.

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BMW recalls various model series: Danger in case of airbag deployment​

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BMW is recalling 358,071 vehicles worldwide with model series 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, M2, M3, M4, X1, X3, X4, X5, X5M, X6 and X6M manufactured from 2012 to 2014. The reason for the measure is a fault in the gas generator of the passenger airbag; this can lead to uncontrolled deployment when the airbag is deployed and to the release of metal fragments that could injure the occupants. In Germany, 78,302 vehicles are affected.
The airbag module on the passenger side will be replaced in the workshop by a component with a different propellant. The KBA is monitoring the recall under the reference numbers “012378”, and the internal code is “0032390300”.

 

[v1p3r]

Do you have a link to the article?

 

[momo1]

Do you have a link to the article?

BMW recalls various model series: Danger in case of airbag deployment - Car-Recalls.eu

✅ BMW is recalling 358,071 vehicles worldwide with model series 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, M2, M3, M4, X1, X3, X4, X5, X5M, X6 and X6M manufactured from 2012 to

car-recalls.eu

 

[dp1504]

Mine was done last month when she went in for her annual service.
Did do a quick inspection but didn't notice any panel/cover or screw issues...

 

[ChrisPy]

I had the recall done and was also convinced it was the passenger air bag but when I got the car back I had a new driver airbag.

If they did swap the passenger one out then I can’t see it.

 

[Camiel Singh]

My car went in a few months back and the recall was for the drivers airbag.

 

[MOE 000 GP]

Does bmw charge for this out of plan?...to remove an entire dash it's not an easy job lol that's a good few hours of labor ...

 

[dp1504]

Does bmw charge for this out of plan?...to remove an entire dash it's not an easy job lol that's a good few hours of labor ..

No, did not get charged. BMW covered all costs as the fault was on their end.

When an issue from a specific defective component can result in death, I suppose they get it done, too bad they don't also repair the infamous N20 timing chain issue, not realizing it also can lead to a broken heart 🤦🏽‍♂️

 

[MOE 000 GP]

I will find out on Monday

 

[MOE 000 GP]

I spoke to one of my mechs that work for the dealer he said they changing the steering wheel airbags ... But iv already changed mine to an m3 steering so I guess it doesn't apply to me

 

[ChrisPy]

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I spoke to one of my mechs that work for the dealer he said they changing the steering wheel airbags ... But iv already changed mine to an m3 steering so I guess it doesn't apply to me

They might replace it. Worth a chance.

I’m curious if RSA is changing the correct airbags. I won’t put it past South Africa to be reading this as „passenger airbag“ oh that’s the left side Airbag in Europe so must be the „Drivers Airbag“ in South Africa.

 

[momo1]

Does bmw charge for this out of plan?...to remove an entire dash it's not an easy job lol that's a good few hours of labor ...

No charge, the passenger airbag is changed out from underneath the cubby

 

[///M3FAN]

Hi All, how do I know if my car is part of the recall? 2013 f30

 

[momo1]

Hi All, how do I know if my car is part of the recall? 2013 f30

call your local dealer and ask them to check using your VIN