2005 E90 Recall Notice

[Mr Tidy]

I got one through the post today for the driver's airbag.

But it seems it may only affect cars that have had a change of steering wheel, but I need to post photos of the VIN and the steering wheel on a BMW website to find out if it needs a recall.

Just thought it may be useful for other E9* 3 Series owners to know.

[bgunn]

Yep, same, my 2005 car has a retrofit M sport wheel (from an LCI with shift paddles). Took photos, uploaded to the link and had a response within the hour that I need to book it in.

Amusingly there’s a strong suggestion not to drive the car - given the potential for fatality in an accident, and I know there’s a do not drive notice for the same cars in the USA.

I gather the original SE wheel doesn’t have an affected Takata airbag.

I’m tempted to pop the airbag out and unplug it for now, yes I’ll get a code, but at least I wouldn’t have my face blown off with shards of metal if deployed.

[The Conflated Outlier]

It's the earlier 1 Series and 3 Series E87/E90 etc with the circular airbag. Mainly 04-07 cars I believe.

[Dannbodge]

It's for the E46 as well.

Had a letter a few months ago, still haven't had it done though

[JakeT]

Just had one also. I think mine has an affected bag, but I’ve just submitted my information.

[E92_325]

I’ve just had this recall come through today. Surprised it’s taken this long considering this thread is over a year old. Car is a 2006 E92 325i.

[preacherman]

Yeah, I've not had a letter but just checked and it is due the recall. Nice! Imagine my letter is lost in the post. Booked in now.

[Mr Tidy]

I never updated this!

I sent BMW the photos and was told my SE didn't need a recall.

[7 5 7]

Mr Tidy said:

I never updated this!

I sent BMW the photos and was told my SE didn't need a recall.

Yeah, it was only M-Sport steering wheels that were affected.

[Fred Smith]

I have an M-sport steering wheel (fitted by last owner) on my SE. What's the issue?

[7 5 7]

Fred Smith said:

I have an M-sport steering wheel (fitted by last owner) on my SE. What's the issue?

Takata airbag recall affecting m-sport steering wheels apparently - you will likely receive a letter or ookup your VIN here: https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/footer/quick-links/bmw-ve...

Might be worth contacting BMW seems yours was fitted aftermarket if you like.

[JakeT]

BMW will swap it if your wheel has been changed I’d imagine. So many E90s got different steering wheels it’s hard to track. Hence the picture needed.