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BMW Série 1 III (F40) recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 5 versions affected: 5

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
118i manuellePetrol · 136 hp 118i DKG7Petrol · 136 hp 116dDiesel · 116 hp 118dDiesel · 150 hp 120d xDriveDiesel · 190 hp	Driver airbag: recall of cars built in early 2020

Each campaign in detail

Driver airbag: recall of cars built in early 2020
Manufacturer recall
BMW recalled 1 Series (F40) and 2 Series Gran Coupé cars built between 25 January and 12 March 2020: the driver airbag could be damaged on deployment and inflate poorly (CCPC, Ma-BMW forum). A safety defect affecting a limited production range; check by serial number with BMW.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
118i manuelle, 118i DKG7, 116d, 118d, 120d xDrive
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Product recalls (rappel airbag BMW Série 1 et Série 2 Gran Coupé) — CCPC (new tab)
- [Rappel] Recensement sur F40 — Forum Ma-BMW (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Volkswagen Golf VIII	0	5	3.5/5
Peugeot 308 III	0	3	3.0/5
Škoda Octavia IV	2	2	4.5/5
Kia Ceed III	1	1	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the BMW Série 1 III (F40) had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the BMW Série 1 III (F40): Driver airbag: recall of cars built in early 2020.

Which versions of the BMW Série 1 III (F40) are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used BMW Série 1 III (F40)?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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