Multiple automakers, including BMW, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota, recalled defective Takata airbags. They have been linked to at least ten deaths and over 100 injuries globally. Takata has settled with the U.S. Department of Justice, agreeing to pay up to $1 billion in penalties over allegations of criminal wrongdoing. Affected BMW owners will receive notification letters on Aug. 23, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag module free of charge.