The 2008 BMW 1 Series M has 2 recalls, both involving the driver's frontal airbag inflator, which can rupture or explode in a crash and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death.
Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why two separate recall campaigns exist for the same defect. In a crash that triggers airbag deployment, the inflator can fail violently rather than inflate the bag as intended, turning the airbag module itself into a source of injury for the driver and nearby occupants.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver frontal air bag inflator may explode due to chemical breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Replace the driver air bag inflator. On X5 and X6 models, only the inflator is replaced. Repair is free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up excessive pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module or inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
