You must not sell a vehicle that is under an active recall. You must check the VIN and other recall information for each second-hand vehicle in your possession in order to find out if the vehicle is under active recall or is subject to a future recall. You can determine the recall status using the Recall Status Tool. Any vehicle with an affected airbag MUST have the airbag replaced before the vehicle is sold.
Salvage - Affected Takata airbags
BMW has engaged Auto Recyclers Association of Australia (ARAA) for its recovery program of affected BMW Takata airbags from auto recyclers, scrap metal dealers and second hand part sellers across Australia.
Under the compulsory recall, it is illegal to sell or supply affected airbags in trade or commerce. Best endeavours must be used to identify affected airbags. For affected airbags found in your possession, auto recyclers and salvage yards can receive compensation for the time removing affected airbags and providing the required documentation for their recovery. Details are available at http://www.takatarecovery.com.
Independent second-hand vehicle dealers, auction houses and suppliers of spare parts must ensure they meet the requirements of the Takata Airbag Recall.
The full details are contained in the Consumer Goods (Motor Vehicles with Affected Takata Airbag Inflators and Specified Spare parts) Recall Notice 2018.
The ACCC has provided guidance documents for the key requirements.
This table gives a general overview of BMW vehicles affected by active and future Takata Airbag Recalls. Please use the VIN tool to confirm if your vehicle is affected.
MODEL | MODEL YEAR |
BMW 1 SERIES | 2004 - 2017 |
BMW 2 SERIES | 2013 - 2017 |
BMW 3 SERIES | 1997 - 2017 |
BMW 4 SERIES | 2013 - 2017 |
BMW 5 SERIES | 1999 - 2003 |
2013 - 2017 | |
BMW 6 SERIES | 2013 - 2017 |
BMW M2, M3 & M4 | 2014 - 2017 |
BMW M5 | 2013 - 2017 |
BMW M6 | 2012 - 2017 |
MODEL | MODEL YEAR |
BMW X1 | 2009 - 2016 |
BMW X3 | 2004 - 2010 |
2015 - 2017 | |
BMW X4 | 2015 - 2017 |
BMW X5 | 1999 - 2003 |
2006 - 2017 | |
BMW X6 | 2006 - 2017 |
BMW X5M & X6M | 2014 - 2017 |
For the latest recall status of a vehicle, please use the Recall Status Tool.
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