BMW 3 Series Touring, I3, X1 And 1 More Recall R/2022/089: The Micro Gas Generator Within The Front Seatbelt's Retractor May Have Been Damaged, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Mar 2022
- Launched
- 2,018
- vehicles in the UK
- 0072430200 0072450200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 3 Series Touring, I3, X1 and 1 more vehicles built between 11 January 2022 and 26 February 2022. The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt,s retractor may have been damaged and may not act according to the specification in the event of an accident. The dealer will check the front seatbelts and replaced if they are found to have been damaged. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt,s retractor may have been damaged and may not act according to the specification in the event of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE MICRO GAS GENERATOR WITHIN THE FRONT SEATBELT'S RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED Defect: The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt�s retractor may have been damaged and may not act according to the specification in the event of an accident. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the front seatbelts will be checked and replaced if they are found to have been damaged
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the micro gas generator within the front seatbelt's retractor may have been damaged.
The Fix
The dealer will check the front seatbelts and replaced if they are found to have been damaged.
Are You Affected?
3 Series Touring, I3, X1 and 1 more built between 11 January 2022 and 26 February 2022 may be included. BMW estimates 2,018 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 0072430200 0072450200 or the DVSA reference R/2022/089. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 1 Series, 2 Series Gran, X1Seat belt rear outer seats | Urgent | R/2025/443 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2022/084 on 28 Mar 2022, for the obd software could misinterpret certain input parameters for the engine mangement…. The one launched after it was R/2022/149 on 23 May 2022, for if a failure is detected by the control unit the air bag warning light and check control…. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/089, launched 30 March 2022. 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.