BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, M2 Recall R/2024/428: Replace The Passenger Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Sep 2024
- Launched
- 33
- vehicles in the UK
- 0072660200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 2 Series, 3 Series, M2 vehicles built between 16 July 2024 and 23 July 2024. The passenger airbag may not have had the seam sewn according to the specifications. The dealer will replace the passenger airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The passenger airbag may not have had the seam sewn according to the specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replace the Passenger Airbag Defect: On certain vehicles the passenger airbag may not have had the seam sewn according to the specifications. Remedy: Replacement of the passenger airbag
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The Risk
The notice doesn’t describe a separate risk beyond the defect above. Book the repair even if the car seems fine.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the passenger airbag.
Are You Affected?
2 Series, 3 Series, M2 built between 16 July 2024 and 23 July 2024 may be included. BMW estimates 33 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 0072660200 or the DVSA reference R/2024/428. 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 SeriesReworking the PVC seam in the rear light housing | Urgent | R/2026/262 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2024/364 on 20 Sep 2024, for luggage compartment lashing rail G01 F97. The one launched after it was R/2024/381 on 8 Oct 2024, for luggage compartment lashing rail ALPINA XD3. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/428, launched 24 September 2024. 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.