Cadwell Parker Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Another recall letter in the post this morning. I almost didn't open it thinking it was just a reminder for the EGR coolers which I've just had done but no. Apparently my drivers airbag wants to kill me 😮 Anyone else had one of these? My car is a 2014 lci model. Hard to believe it's taken 9 years for them to notice this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4aceman Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 The same problem had been going on since at least 2002. My E46 and E39 both had the same recall (I still need to book the E39 in). https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/takata-airbag-recall-everything-you-need-to-know-a1060713669/#:~:text=The airbags%2C made by major,still yet to be replaced. The airbag manufacturer for BMW (among many other brands) cheaped out on the explosive material and handling of it. It becomes unstable after a while and when triggered will shoot shrapnel into your face. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadwell Parker Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 35 minutes ago, 4aceman said: The same problem had been going on since at least 2002. Ah OK, it was news to me. Considering I've been driving the car for 4 years and approaching 100000 miles it's disappointing they've only just got round to letting me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4aceman Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, Cadwell Parker said: Ah OK, it was news to me. Considering I've been driving the car for 4 years and approaching 100000 miles it's disappointing they've only just got round to letting me know. I didn't even get a letter, only found out on the govt check mot history site... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadwell Parker Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 My car has this showing as of today... But as it only had the EGR recall completed on Monday it might just be that still showing. I'm guessing it won't say 'Recalls' if you have more than one so the airbag issue might be included. I remember checking for recall notices last year sometime and there was nothing showing at all. It seems BMW knew about the airbag issue long before my car was built yet still continued to fit the potentially lethal units long after that. We have a 2013 F20 here which I've checked for outstanding Recalls. There's nothing showing as of today. Is it only certain models affected or is there likely to be another letter coming? I'll ask at the dealer if they can confirm whether it's been done or not when I go to book mine in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percha Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Just checked my F11 MY2013 and nothing showing on the GOV site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I heard about this recall earlier, mine isn’t affected and I know @VPCAPTAINs much newer F11 isn’t affected I have the triangle shaped steering wheel (airbag) cover, I know of one F10 owner who’s car is recalled but it has a circular steering wheel cover. Those who are affected, what’s the age of your car and style of steering wheel? Trying to figure out if there is a pattern to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadwell Parker Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 8 hours ago, Andrew said: Those who are affected, what’s the age of your car and style of steering wheel? Mine is 2014 with the circular cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 10 hours ago, Andrew said: I heard about this recall earlier, mine isn’t affected and I know @VPCAPTAINs much newer F11 isn’t affected I have the triangle shaped steering wheel (airbag) cover, I know of one F10 owner who’s car is recalled but it has a circular steering wheel cover. Those who are affected, what’s the age of your car and style of steering wheel? Trying to figure out if there is a pattern to it. Seems to be around 2014 and across the BMW range so style of steering wheel doesn't seem to matter. Same recall for F30s and F45s of the same era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 No recall on mine (late 2010) "triangle" wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewToo Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Airbag recall on mine. 2013 LCI round style airbag/steering wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCB Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Mine has a recall date 10th Feb 2023. I have the EGR one to do still so this could be an airbag or just the EGR still 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyAndy Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Just checked my reg on BMW UK and I have an 'open technical enhancement'. No idea what code '0011580600' relates to but I'll have a good look and see if I can close it 😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadwell Parker Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 Well I had mine booked in for the airbag recall today but the dealer rang yesterday to say they had actually done it the other day when the car was in for the EGR cooler recall. Shame, I was looking forward to a free coffee while I was waiting 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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