BMW drivers have been urged to check the manufacturing details of their car for a deadly fault.

Faulty airbag inflators which can violently explode if triggered were installed in a number of cars between 2010 and 2012.

In a crash, or if the airbag mis-deploys, the metal housing of the airbag inflator can explode under too much internal pressure, a Product Safety recall said on Friday.

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“If the defective airbag inflator ruptures, the airbag can go off with too much explosive force, causing sharp metal fragments to shoot out and kill or seriously injure people in the vehicle,” it said.

“There have been serious injuries and deaths.”

The Takata PSDI-5 airbags were installed in BMW cars that were manufactured between March 18, 2010 to May 24, 2012.

They were installed in E9x vehicles, as part of a special edition pack that included a sports steering wheel upgrade.

“As the airbag gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade,” the recall said.

Motorists can find the manufacturing date of their vehicle on the driver’s side ”B pillar” — it is on the European=type approval label which can be seen when you open the driver’s door.

“Do not drive your vehicle under any circumstances if your vehicle is affected,” the recall said.

“Immediately contact your preferred authorised BMW dealer to schedule the replacement airbag.

“Your dealer will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the workshop so that you do not need to drive the vehicle. The airbag replacement and towing are free of charge.

“Your vehicle will be repaired quickly once a booking is made with an authorised BMW dealership.”

Those booking a repair will need their VIN number or vehicle registration number.

More information can be found on the BMW recall site.