BMW to recall 1.36 million cars in China over Takata airbag risks, says regulator

The recalls, effective immediately, are for models produced from 2003-2017, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said in a statement.

BMW Brilliance Automotive, a joint venture based in northeast China, will recall 598,496 China-made cars, while BMW China Automobile Trading will recall 759,448 imported cars, the regulator said.

Also Read : Ford, Mazda to recall more than 475,000 cars in US over faulty airbag inflators

For vehicles that have been confirmed to have defects after inspection, BMW will replace the driver’s front airbag free of charge to eliminate safety hazards, the statement said.

The recall is for BMW cars with steering wheel refits by the car owners, which could have installed faulty Takata airbags, the statement said.

Also Read : US says 51 million airbag inflators pose safety risks, preparing for huge recall

The German carmaker also recalled 394,000 vehicles in the United States due to faulty Takata airbag inflators that could potentially cause serious or fatal injuries, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in July.

BMW China did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

First Published Date: 17 Aug 2024, 15:00 PM IST