BMW is recalling a number of its 3-Series and 5-Series vehicles from the Irish market due to a potentially fatal fault.
A warning has been issued over a fault relating to the vehicles' airbags, which are made by car parts company Takata.
Over time the defect could "cause metal fragments to pass through the airbag" when travelling at high speed, which "could cause fatal injuries as a result".
The car giant has carried out a recall on the models manufactured between April 7, 1999 and December 10, 2003. It's understood there are 194 affected vehicles in Ireland.
A statement from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said: "The safety recall involves the Takata driver front airbag with PSDI-4 inflator.
"BMW Automotive (Ireland) Limited t/a BMW Ireland has established that a possible degradation of the propellant tablets and wafers could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
"An inflator rupture may cause metal fragments to pass through the airbag and into the vehicle interior at high speed, which could cause fatal injuries as a result."
BMW Ireland said it will contact affected vehicle owners and replace the driver front airbag modules if necessary. Consumers can contact BMW’s customer care on 1890 719 421.
The Irish Mirror has reached out to BMW Ireland for comment.
