BMW Serie 6 E63/E64 (2003–2010)Airbags and safetyAirbagsTakata airbags
Driver's airbag inflator (Takata campaign) in the BMW Serie 6 E63/E64
BMW issued a recall for cars built between 2003 and 2018, including the 6 Series, for the propellant in the driver's airbag inflator.[1]
Why this rating?
High severity: Risk of a serious engine, turbo or gearbox failure.
Frequency occasional: Preventive campaign with a definitive fix; no real fault data.[1]
Symptoms
- No prior symptom.[1]Airbag light: other faults that cause it · Garage soon
Why it happens
Affected years and cars
Build range 13/03/2003 to 20/06/2018.[1]
All faults of the BMW Serie 6 E63/E64 by affected year
How much it costs to repair
Includes: Replacement of the inflator.[1]
The source gives no cost.
Prices in Spain, including VAT. A workshop hour costs on average €38–66 at independent garages and €77–134 at dealerships in Spain, depending on the region and the brand. How we calculate costs
How to check for it before buying a used car
- Check the campaign with the chassis number.[1]
Recalls, campaigns and claims
RecallBMW
Recall for the driver's airbag inflator
Vehicles built between 13/03/2003 and 20/06/2018.[1]
What owners say
Frequently asked questions
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Other faults of the BMW Serie 6 E63/E64
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical systemBattery drain and loose positive cableThe battery and alternator are frequently cited by Fiches-auto, and there is a recall for the battery's positive cable, which can work loose.
- Critical severityFrequency: RareBrakesBrake servo oilGebrauchtwagenberater records a KBA recall for oil that can enter the brake servo of cars built from 2004 to 2010 and reduce braking assistance.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentiDrive and CCD unit faultsThe iDrive in the E63/E64 6 Series can stop responding or go black; Fiches-auto records a CCD unit replaced at around 119,000 km.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalSteeringActive steering (AFS) faultThe active steering on the E63/E64 can trigger a fault warning and, according to Gebrauchtwagenberater, shift the steering wheel position by up to 90 degrees.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalHeadlights and lightsWater in the headlightsHeadlights with water inside have been reported on the E63/E64; one 650i owner quotes around €3,000 for replacing the headlights.
The faults of its engines are on the BMW Serie 6 E63/E64 page.
The same problem in other cars
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentMercedes-Benz Clase A W176Takata airbags with a defective inflatorYes: A-Class cars built up to 2016 fall under the European programme to replace Takata airbag inflators, which can degrade with humidity and heat and fragment when deployed.
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentMercedes-Benz Clase C W205Takata airbags on the first vehicles (2014-2016)C-Class vehicles built up to 2016, including the first W205s, fall under the Takata airbag inflator replacement programme; the inflators can degrade with humidity and heat and fragment when deployed.
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentPeugeot 208 IIWindscreen trim clip incorrectly fitted, a risk with the curtain airbag (2023 production)On Peugeot 208 IIs built between June and November 2023, a windscreen trim clip may be fitted rotated by 180 degrees; if the curtain airbag deploys, that trim could come loose.
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentSeat AronaThe front passenger airbag gas generator can rupture and project fragmentsYes, on 2022-2025 cars: campaign 69U1 affects Arona cars built between 21 September 2022 and 7 April 2025. The housing of the front passenger airbag gas generator can rupture or release fragments when it deploys, with a risk of serious injury. The inspection and, where necessary, the replacement are free.
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentSeat Ibiza VThe passenger airbag gas generator can rupture and throw out fragmentsYes, on 2022-2025 units: campaign 69U1 affects Ibizas built between 21 September 2022 and 7 April 2025. The casing of the passenger airbag gas generator can rupture or release fragments when it activates, with a risk of serious injury. The inspection and, where necessary, the replacement are free.
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentSeat Ibiza VThe driver's airbag may not inflate quickly enough (December 2017 batch)In one very specific batch: Ibizas built between 1 and 11 December 2017 were included in campaign 69Z1 in 2019, because the driver's airbag might not inflate as quickly as required, without guaranteeing protection in an accident. The replacement was free at official dealers.
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Sources
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- Pannes et fiabilité de la BMW Série 6 (2003-2011)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in French