Recalls: BMW Takata Airbags, Holden, Jeep, Mitsubishi, Subaru

BMW has joined the growing list of carmakers affected by the Takata airbag saga, recalling 1.6 million vehicles worldwide.

The recall covers 3 Series models built between May 1999 and August 2006, fitted with front passenger airbags.

BMW made the announcement to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this week, and plans to replace the defective airbags due to the same suspect inflator affecting other carmakers.    

The latest recall from Bavaria is an extension to a previous recall, commencing in May 2013 and also concerning 3 Series models.