BMW 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 2 Series And 22 More Recall R/2023/016: A Possible Degradation Of The Propellant Tablets Could Lead To An Over-aggressive…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Jan 2023
- Launched
- 333,284
- vehicles in the UK
- 0032390300 0032420300
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 2 Series and 22 more vehicles built between 23 February 2012 and 2 September 2017. A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture. The dealer will replace the drivers airbag module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture. Defect: A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture. Remedy: On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the drivers airbag module.
Are You Affected?
1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 2 Series and 22 more built between 23 February 2012 and 2 September 2017 may be included. BMW estimates 333,284 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 0032390300 0032420300 or the DVSA reference R/2023/016. 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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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2022/340 on 28 Nov 2022, for one or both of the front panoramic sunroof drain tubes may be cracked this could result in…. The one launched after it was R/2023/055 on 21 Feb 2023, for the seat module control unit controls the seat functions and after initialisation…. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/016, launched 24 January 2023. 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.