BMW X5, X6 Recall R/2023/224: The Driver And Front Passenger Airbags May Deploy With Too Much Explosive Force Causing…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Aug 2023
- Launched
- 44,407
- vehicles in the UK
- 0032430300 0072500200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5, X6 vehicles built between 7 December 2006 and 25 June 2014. The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin. The dealer will replace the driver and front passenger airbags. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin. Defect: The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin. Remedy: Replace the driver and front passenger airbags.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the driver and front passenger airbags.
Are You Affected?
X5, X6 built between 7 December 2006 and 25 June 2014 may be included. BMW estimates 44,407 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 0032430300 0072500200 or the DVSA reference R/2023/224. 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/2023/253 on 21 Aug 2023, for on affected vehicles the High voltage battery may suffer a low impedance short circuit…. The one launched after it was R/2023/270 on 19 Sep 2023, for front driveshaft may come loose from the eDrive motor under certain circumstances. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/224, launched 31 August 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.