BMW IX3 Recall R/2026/224: Check The Head Airbag Threaded Connection; Rework If Necessary, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Jun 2026
- Launched
- 248
- vehicles in the UK
- BMW - 0072990200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled IX3 vehicles built between 18 December 2025 and 8 May 2026. BMW has decided to initiate the safety recall “Curtain Airbag” with regard to the BMW model NA5. The dealer will check the screw connection of the curtain airbags (left and right) and reworked if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
BMW has decided to initiate the safety recall “Curtain Airbag” with regard to the BMW model NA5. On affected vehicles both curtain airbags (left and right) may not have been properly screwed according to specification. If the curtain airbag is not installed properly it cannot be ruled out that noises (rattling) may occur while driving. Furthermore if the airbag deploys this may result in altered deployment characteristics and the inflator generator may become separated. This could increase the risk of injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Check the Head Airbag Threaded Connection; Rework if Necessary Defect: BMW has decided to initiate the safety recall “Curtain Airbag” with regard to the BMW model NA5. On affected vehicles both curtain airbags (left and right) may not have been properly screwed according to specification. If the curtain airbag is not installed properly it cannot be ruled out that noises (rattling) may occur while driving. Furthermore if the airbag deploys this may result in altered deployment characteristics and the inflator generator may become separated. This could increase the risk of injury. Remedy: On affected vehicles the screw connection of the curtain airbags (left and right) will be checked and reworked if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in altered deployment characteristics and the inflator generator may become separated.
The Fix
The dealer will check the screw connection of the curtain airbags (left and right) and reworked if necessary.
Are You Affected?
IX3 built between 18 December 2025 and 8 May 2026 may be included. BMW estimates 248 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 BMW - 0072990200 or the DVSA reference R/2026/224. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| IX3Replacing the convenience charging electronics | Urgent | R/2026/215 | |
| I4, IX, IX3On affected vehicles due to a supplier component production process error a damaged Combined Charging Unit may have been installed | Low | R/2023/235 | |
| I4, IX, IX1, IX3A cable bridge connection connecting two circuit boards within the cell supervision circuit (CSC) might not have been installed properly | Low | R/2023/133 | |
| IX3In rare cases due to a software error the fast intermediate circuit discharge is triggered late | Low | R/2021/361 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2026/215 on 3 Jun 2026, for replacing the convenience charging electronics. The one launched after it was R/2026/262 on 1 Jul 2026, for reworking the PVC seam in the rear light housing. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/224, launched 4 June 2026. 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.