Bmw
4 Series
20 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
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Bmw 4 Series
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Screw Connection of the Power Supply
R/2025/407 · 6 Oct 2025
6 Oct 2025Defect
On affected vehicles the screw connection on the B+ power distributor in the vehicle's boot may have not been properly tightened.
Remedy
On affected vehicles the connections will be reworked.
Build window
Built 25 Jul 2025
~1 vehicles affected
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AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY BE FITTED WITH BRAKE DISCS WHICH ARE NOT TO SPECIFICATION
R/2021/085 · 15 Mar 2021
15 Mar 2021Defect
Affected vehicles may be fitted with brake discs which were not produced according to the specifications
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the brake discs will be checked and if necessary replaced
Build window
Built 27 Jan 2021 – 3 Feb 2021
~705 vehicles affected
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AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY BE FITTED WITH BRAKE DISCS WHICH ARE NOT TO SPECIFICATION
R/2021/085 · 15 Mar 2021
15 Mar 2021Defect
Affected vehicles may be fitted with brake discs which were not produced according to the specifications
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the brake discs will be checked and if necessary replaced
Build window
Built 27 Jan 2021 – 5 Feb 2021
~705 vehicles affected
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THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME
R/2021/037 · 9 Feb 2021
9 Feb 2021Defect
Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits.
Remedy
The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
Build window
Built 29 Jun 2015 – 14 Jun 2018
~63,888 vehicles affected
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THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME
R/2021/037 · 9 Feb 2021
9 Feb 2021Defect
Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits.
Remedy
The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
Build window
Built 28 Feb 2015 – 20 Jul 2018
~63,888 vehicles affected
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THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME
R/2021/037 · 9 Feb 2021
9 Feb 2021Defect
Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits.
Remedy
The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
Build window
Built 27 Feb 2015 – 26 Jul 2018
~63,888 vehicles affected
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THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION
R/2021/015 · 25 Jan 2021
25 Jan 2021Defect
The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.
Remedy
Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.
Build window
Built 17 Aug 2020 – 25 Sep 2020
~388 vehicles affected
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EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK
R/2018/341 · 7 Dec 2018
7 Dec 2018Defect
The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk
Remedy
A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles
Build window
Built 8 May 2013 – 11 Apr 2017
~225,449 vehicles affected
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EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK
R/2018/341 · 7 Dec 2018
7 Dec 2018Defect
The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk
Remedy
A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles
Build window
Built 22 Oct 2013 – 12 Apr 2017
~225,449 vehicles affected
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EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK
R/2018/341 · 7 Dec 2018
7 Dec 2018Defect
The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk
Remedy
A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles
Build window
Built 2 Dec 2013 – 10 Apr 2017
~225,449 vehicles affected
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EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD POTENTIALLY LEAK OVER TIME
R/2018/258 · 5 Nov 2018
5 Nov 2018Defect
The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk.
Remedy
The EGR cooler will be replaced with an improved version.
Build window
Built 4 Dec 2014 – 18 Jul 2017
~153,602 vehicles affected
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EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD POTENTIALLY LEAK OVER TIME
R/2018/258 · 5 Nov 2018
5 Nov 2018Defect
The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk.
Remedy
The EGR cooler will be replaced with an improved version.
Build window
Built 10 Nov 2014 – 18 Jul 2017
~153,602 vehicles affected
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EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD POTENTIALLY LEAK OVER TIME
R/2018/258 · 5 Nov 2018
5 Nov 2018Defect
The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk.
Remedy
The EGR cooler will be replaced with an improved version.
Build window
Built 17 Jun 2015 – 16 May 2017
~153,602 vehicles affected
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SOFTWARE FAULT IN CRANKSHAFT SENSOR
R/2018/260 · 15 Oct 2018
15 Oct 2018Defect
The affected vehicles may be equipped with a crankshaft sensor with a software fault.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the crankshaft sensor will be replaced with a new version.
Build window
Built 15 May 2018 – 29 May 2018
~1,642 vehicles affected
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SOFTWARE FAULT IN CRANKSHAFT SENSOR
R/2018/260 · 15 Oct 2018
15 Oct 2018Defect
The affected vehicles may be equipped with a crankshaft sensor with a software fault.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the crankshaft sensor will be replaced with a new version.
Build window
Built 16 May 2018 – 28 May 2018
~1,642 vehicles affected
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SOFTWARE FAULT IN CRANKSHAFT SENSOR
R/2018/260 · 15 Oct 2018
15 Oct 2018Defect
The affected vehicles may be equipped with a crankshaft sensor with a software fault.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the crankshaft sensor will be replaced with a new version.
Build window
Built 16 May 2018 – 25 May 2018
~1,642 vehicles affected
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SOFTWARE FAULT WITH CRANKSHAFT SENSOR
R/2018/211 · 20 Aug 2018
20 Aug 2018Defect
The affected vehicles may be equipped with a crankshaft sensor with a software fault. The crankshaft sensor cannot process the signal values from the crankshaft transmitter due to an improper firmware level. The firmware does not compensate sufficiently the temperature gradients and the magnetic field strength of the sensor electronic. If the crankshaft sensor cannot process the signal values from the transmitter the Digital Diesel Electronic (DDE) will notice that and change to the emergency operation mode. The emergency mode will be displayed by the check control message �engine malfunction�. The driver may notice a rough running engine and a reduced driving power (70%). However an engine stalling during driving conditions cannot be excluded.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the crankshaft sensor will be replaced with a new version.
Build window
Built 23 May 2018 – 7 Jun 2018
~4,025 vehicles affected
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SOFTWARE FAULT WITH CRANKSHAFT SENSOR
R/2018/211 · 20 Aug 2018
20 Aug 2018Defect
The affected vehicles may be equipped with a crankshaft sensor with a software fault. The crankshaft sensor cannot process the signal values from the crankshaft transmitter due to an improper firmware level. The firmware does not compensate sufficiently the temperature gradients and the magnetic field strength of the sensor electronic. If the crankshaft sensor cannot process the signal values from the transmitter the Digital Diesel Electronic (DDE) will notice that and change to the emergency operation mode. The emergency mode will be displayed by the check control message �engine malfunction�. The driver may notice a rough running engine and a reduced driving power (70%). However an engine stalling during driving conditions cannot be excluded.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the crankshaft sensor will be replaced with a new version.
Build window
Built 18 May 2018 – 6 Jun 2018
~4,025 vehicles affected
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SOFTWARE FAULT WITH CRANKSHAFT SENSOR
R/2018/211 · 20 Aug 2018
20 Aug 2018Defect
The affected vehicles may be equipped with a crankshaft sensor with a software fault. The crankshaft sensor cannot process the signal values from the crankshaft transmitter due to an improper firmware level. The firmware does not compensate sufficiently the temperature gradients and the magnetic field strength of the sensor electronic. If the crankshaft sensor cannot process the signal values from the transmitter the Digital Diesel Electronic (DDE) will notice that and change to the emergency operation mode. The emergency mode will be displayed by the check control message �engine malfunction�. The driver may notice a rough running engine and a reduced driving power (70%). However an engine stalling during driving conditions cannot be excluded.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the crankshaft sensor will be replaced with a new version.
Build window
Built 29 May 2018 – 6 Jun 2018
~4,025 vehicles affected
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AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY
R/2017/011 · 10 Jan 2017
10 Jan 2017Defect
The igniter for the certain airbag modules may not have been correctly manufactured which may affect air bag deployment in the event of a collision.
Remedy
Where necessary replace affected airbag modules.
Build window
Built 8 Aug 2016 – 14 Nov 2016
~668 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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