BMW 2 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series And 5 More Recall R/2017/011: Airbags May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Jan 2017
- Launched
- 668
- vehicles in the UK
- 0072760100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 2 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series and 5 more vehicles built between 8 August 2016 and 14 November 2016. The igniter for the certain airbag modules may not have been correctly manufactured which may affect air bag deployment in the event of a collision. The recall notice describes the fix as: where necessary replace affected airbag modules. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The igniter for the certain airbag modules may not have been correctly manufactured which may affect air bag deployment in the event of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: The igniter for the certain airbag modules may not have been correctly manufactured which may affect air bag deployment in the event of a collision. Remedy: Where necessary replace affected airbag modules.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbags may not deploy.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: where necessary replace affected airbag modules.
Are You Affected?
2 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series and 5 more built between 8 August 2016 and 14 November 2016 may be included. BMW estimates 668 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0072760100 or the DVSA reference R/2017/011. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| 2 Series, 3 Series, 3 Series Touring, 4 Series and 7 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2026/054 | |
| 1 Series, 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 3 Series and 3 moreReplace the driver’s airbag: takata PSDI-5 | Urgent | R/2025/327 | |
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2017/001 on 31 Dec 2016, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2017/052 on 7 Feb 2017, for airbag may not deploy. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/011, launched 10 January 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.