Alpina

October 30, 2026

European Union 1998–2006

Alpina BMW / ALPINA B3

The propellant in the driver and front passenger airbags may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants.

June 12, 2026

European Union 2006–2015

Alpina BMW Alpina B3, BMW Alpina D3

The driver airbag inflator may malfunction due to long-term degradation. In this case, if the airbag is deployed in an accident, the internal pressure in the inflator may be too high and the inflator could burst, ejecting metal fragments that could cause injuries.

October 25, 2024

European Union 2016–2017

Alpina Touring: B3/B3S BITURBO, D3 BITURBO / Coupé: D4 BITURBO / Cabrio: D4 BITURBO / XD3 BITURBO

The propellant in the driver airbag can deteriorate over time. In the event of airbag deployment, excessive internal pressure in the inflator may occur, potentially causing metal fragments to be released, which could injure the vehicle's occupants.

April 19, 2024

European Union 2004–2005

Alpina BMW ALPINA D3 Limousine, BMW ALPINA D3 Touring

The propellant used in the driver airbag inflator may degrade over time. In the event of the affected airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants.

March 26, 2021

European Union 2004–2011

Alpina ALPINA B3 / D3

A contact defect can develop over time due to friction corrosion on the plug connection between the cable harness and the fan controller. The insulation of the cable harness can therefore become damaged over time, which could trigger a short circuit.

June 26, 2020

European Union 1997–2000

Alpina Alpina B3

The vehicles affected may have been fitted with Takata non-azide driver inflator (NADI) gas generators in which inadequate sealing on the gas generator could allow the ingress of moisture and thus result in the degradation of the propellant. If the airbag deploys, this could cause the gas generator to underinflate or…

September 6, 2019

European Union 2002–2010

Alpina Alpina B5 and B6

A cable terminal at the battery transfer point may be defective. This could cause power failure and may lead to an increased risk of fire.

July 19, 2019

European Union 2009–2011

Alpina BMW Alpina D3 Biturbo

The connector of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box could be damaged. This may result in a failure of the vehicle’s electrical system and engine while driving, potentially leading to an accident.

April 28, 2017

European Union 2010–2011

Alpina BMW Alpina B3 S Biturbo

null The flexible coupling of the drive shaft may break, causing a sudden loss of power transmission. Components may drop onto the road causing a hazard for following traffic.

July 1, 2016

European Union 2010–2016

Alpina XD3

null The four ISOFIX child-seat attachment brackets on the rear seats are insufficiently strong and could break when under stress from dynamic turning movements. This could increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

August 15, 2014

European Union 1999–2006

Alpina B3

null The frontal passenger-side inflators could create excessive internal pressure during air bag deployment after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity environments. In a worst case scenario, the inflator may rupture, possibly causing injury.

May 11, 2012

European Union

Alpina

null The casing of the auxiliary coolant pump may crack. If this occurs, coolant can leak into the pump electronics.