The 2009 BMW 1 Series M has 2 recalls, both involving the driver's frontal airbag inflator, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
Both recalls address the same defect: the driver-side airbag inflator can explode rather than deploy normally in a crash, turning the inflator housing into shrapnel that can strike the driver or passengers.
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.
