Recall wrap: BMW X5 and X6 added to Takata saga

The BMW X5 and X6 have joined more than 2.3 million Australian vehicles affected by the Takata airbag recall.

In a bulletin issued with the Federal Government on Friday, BMW said 21,650 E70 X5s and E71 X6s built between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2012, were affected.

“The gas generator of the driver's airbag can malfunction if subjected to high levels of absolute air humidity,” the car maker says.

“If the gas generator explodes, metal parts may be propelled out of the airbag due to high internal pressure, potentially causing injury to the driver and/or passengers.”

BMW will notify owners in due course. Customers can also check to see if their vehicle is affected on the BMW Australian website.

In addition, Holden has recalled 5000 versions of its Commodore sedan, ute, wagon and Caprice fitted with LPG tanks. Affected production dates of the Australian-built cars cover February 10, 2011, to September 9, 2015.

“If a LPG vaporizer has been serviced or replaced there may be a loose electrical ground connection. This may cause an electrical arc in the LPG fuel feed hose,” Holden says.

“If the defect occurs there is a risk of a fuel hose leak or fire, which may pose a rise of injury to the vehicle occupants and other road users.”

Holden will contact notified owners.This isn't the first time Holden's LPG models have been recalled.

If you’re unsure whether your vehicle has been affected by either recall, check the government’s national recall website: www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls.