Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2016 BMW 7 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #2016134
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the air bag control module housing may contain metallic particles which were left in the module due to a manufacturing process error. These particles could contact components within the module, which could cause a short circuit and briefly render the module inoperative, which could affect deployment of air bags and seatbelt pretensioners in a crash (where deployment is warranted) which could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air bag control module.
431 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026