BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, Mini Countryman Recall R/2020/136: If The Head Air Bag Is Deployed The Ignitor May Separate From The Inflator, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 May 2020
- Launched
- 161
- vehicles in the UK
- 0072140200502006020070200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 5 Series, 7 Series, Mini Countryman vehicles built between 13 July 2016 and 26 April 2017. Curtain airbags may have propellant which may have a humidity level higher than specification and in the event of a collision may not deploy correctly increasing the risk of injury. The dealer will replace the airbags on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Curtain airbags may have propellant which may have a humidity level higher than specification and in the event of a collision may not deploy correctly increasing the risk of injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IF THE HEAD AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED THE IGNITOR MAY SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR Defect: Curtain airbags may have propellant which may have a humidity level higher than specification and in the event of a collision may not deploy correctly increasing the risk of injury. Remedy: Replace the airbags on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: if the head air bag is deployed the ignitor may separate from the inflator.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the airbags on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
5 Series, 7 Series, Mini Countryman built between 13 July 2016 and 26 April 2017 may be included. BMW estimates 161 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 0072140200502006020070200 or the DVSA reference R/2020/136. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series, 7 Series - High Security and 2 moreChecking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness | Urgent | R/2026/092 | |
| 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, 2 Series and 22 moreTakata driver and/or passenger airbag recall (Global VINs) | Urgent | R/2025/349 | |
| 5 SeriesProgram control units (CoC documents) | Low | R/2026/075 | |
| 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 3 Series, 3 Series PHEV and 14 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2025/405 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2020/110 on 27 Apr 2020, for the driver's air bag fabric could be damaged by the air bag cover during deployment. The one launched after it was R/2020/162 on 8 Jun 2020, for the air bag control unit may have been equipped with a defective sensor for the rollover…. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/136, launched 18 May 2020. 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.