After recalling over 200,000 cars, BMW to withdraw another 40,000

After recalling more than 200,000 vehicles two weeks ago, BMW, German vehicle, motorcycle, and engine manufacturing company, will withdraw another 41,685 vehicles.

The company said the affected cars, which are in China, have defective airbags.

A statement released by the general administration of quality supervision, inspection and quarantine, said the company had no choice but to recall the vehicles.

“The recall, set to begin on October 9, affects a batch of 3,926 cars made between January 2, 2012 and December 26, 2012. As well as a further 37,759 vehicles, different models to the first batch, manufactured between Jan. 2, 2012 and Dec. 22, 2012,” the statement read.

BMW promised to replace the defective parts free of charge.

On February 3, the company recalled 230,117 cars in North America for faulty airbags.

“BMW of North America is recalling 230,117 model year 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT & 325xiT vehicles; 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT & 540iT vehicles; and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i & X5 4.6is vehicles,” a statement on its website read.

“These vehicles may have had a driver-side airbag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original airbag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall.

“BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side airbag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 15, 2017.”

Founded in 1916, BMW prides itself as one of the best-selling luxury automakers in the world.