Bmw

X3

56 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your X3 is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Bmw dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

Bmw X3 · DVSA register

All recall notices.

Replace the Engine Starter Motor

R/2026/054 · 2 Mar 2026

2 Mar 2026

Defect

The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.

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Built 28 Sep 2020 – 28 Jan 2022

~1,502 vehicles affected
Replace the Driver’s Airbag – Takata PSDI-5

R/2025/327 · 12 Jan 2026

12 Jan 2026

Defect

Affected vehicles may be fitted with a drivers airbag which may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin. It has the potential to fatally or seriously injure vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Affected vehicles will have the airbag replaced.

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Built 8 Jan 2006 – 18 Aug 2010

~14,740 vehicles affected
Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)

R/2025/349 · 18 Dec 2025

18 Dec 2025

Defect

Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

Remedy

Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

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Built 29 Jul 2003 – 1 Jul 2010

~1,276 vehicles affected
Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)

R/2025/349 · 18 Dec 2025

18 Dec 2025

Defect

Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

Remedy

Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

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Built 24 May 2010 – 18 Aug 2017

~863 vehicles affected
Programming Control Units (Steering Gear)

R/2025/535 · 9 Dec 2025

9 Dec 2025

Defect

A quality check has revealed a potential issue with the steering gear software program which monitors the function of two sensors and compares the signals. In the vehicles concerned due to an error in the software the failure of a sensor may not always be detected correctly. When a failure has been detected correctly the driver is notified of it by a Check Control message on the Central Display and minimal change to steering feel.

Remedy

To ensure your vehicle is in perfect working order we would like to program the vehicles control units. This work will be free of charge.

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Built 26 Aug 2024 – 9 Oct 2025

~5,313 vehicles affected
Replace the Engine Starter Motor

R/2025/405 · 27 Oct 2025

27 Oct 2025

Defect

For affected vehicles there is a concern involving water ingress and corrosion to the starter motor for where a short circuit cannot be ruled out. It is strongly recommended to park the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings until the repair has been carried out.

Remedy

Replacement of the starter motor.

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Built 14 Jul 2017 – 5 Nov 2020

~18,415 vehicles affected
Replacing the Head Rest (2nd seat row)

R/2025/279 · 4 Sep 2025

4 Sep 2025

Defect

On affected vehicles the outer headrests of the second row of seats may not have been manufactured correctly. In case of a collision or an accident they may not provide the necessary protection increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the headrest of the second row seats will be replaced.

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Built 11 Jul 2024 – 15 Jul 2025

~411 vehicles affected
Rework/Replace the Starter Generator (SGR)

R/2025/186 · 1 Jun 2025

1 Jun 2025

Defect

On affected vehicles the screw connection of the positive battery cable onto the starter generator may not have been performed to specification.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the starter generator will be replaced and positive cable will be reworked / replaced if required.

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Built 20 Nov 2024 – 24 Feb 2025

~81 vehicles affected
Replace Rear Brake Hose G45

R/2025/135 · 26 Mar 2025

26 Mar 2025

Defect

On affected vehicles the rear brake hoses may not have been crimped correctly during production.

Remedy

Affected vehicles will have the brake hoses replaced.

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Built 10 Feb 2025 – 11 Feb 2025

~16 vehicles affected
Rework Starter Generator Electrical Connection

R/2025/082 · 3 Mar 2025

3 Mar 2025

Defect

On affected vehicles the 48v connection to the starter generator may not be secured to the correct specification.

Remedy

Affected vehicles will have the connection checked and reworked if required.

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Built 10 Oct 2024 – 25 Nov 2024

~4 vehicles affected
Adaption measure for the emission control system

R/2024/482 · 16 Dec 2024

16 Dec 2024

Defect

For certain vehicles there is an adaptation measure for the emissions control system.

Remedy

The vehicles will have some components of the emissions control system replaced with adapted parts and their control applications will be updated.

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Built 8 Mar 2010 – 15 Aug 2014

~20,093 vehicles affected
Luggage Compartment Lashing Rail G01 F97

R/2024/461 · 20 Nov 2024

20 Nov 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the screw connection for the luggage lashing rails may not withstand the forces in situations of a rear end impact. This may result in the lashing rail to not crumple as expected in these situations.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the luggage lashing rail screws will be replaced with revised screws.

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Built 16 Aug 2017 – 26 Jun 2024

~1,581 vehicles affected
Replace Passenger Airbag G45

R/2024/429 · 28 Oct 2024

28 Oct 2024

Defect

For the affected vehicles the fabric of the passenger airbag may have been damaged during handling for airbag assembly.

Remedy

Replacement of the passenger airbag.

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Built 7 Aug 2024

~2 vehicles affected
Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

R/2024/403 · 21 Oct 2024

21 Oct 2024

Defect

Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

Remedy

Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

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Built 17 May 2010 – 19 Aug 2017

~43,121 vehicles affected
Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

R/2024/403 · 21 Oct 2024

21 Oct 2024

Defect

Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

Remedy

Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

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Built 13 Oct 2003 – 28 Jul 2006

~14,346 vehicles affected
Luggage Compartment Lashing Rail G01 F97

R/2024/364 · 20 Sep 2024

20 Sep 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the screw connection for the luggage lashing rails may not withstand the forces in situations of a rear end impact. This may result in the lashing rail to not crumple as expected in these situations.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the luggage lashing rail screws will be replaced along with additional washers.

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Built 14 Jul 2017 – 26 Jun 2024

~15,628 vehicles affected
Replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55

R/2024/191 · 1 May 2024

1 May 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles overtime the aluminium screws can loosen or break on the adjustable variable camshaft timing (VANOS) units potentially resulting in engine emergency mode being activated.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the eight aluminium screws will be replaced if evidence of faulty screws is found then the VANOS adjustment unit will also be replaced.

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Built 12 Oct 2009 – 25 Feb 2010

~8 vehicles affected
Replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55

R/2024/191 · 1 May 2024

1 May 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles overtime the aluminium screws can loosen or break on the adjustable variable camshaft timing (VANOS) units potentially resulting in engine emergency mode being activated.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the eight aluminium screws will be replaced if evidence of faulty screws is found then the VANOS adjustment unit will also be replaced.

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From 24 Aug 2011

~1 vehicles affected
Replacing the Driver’s Airbag PSDI-5

R/2024/132 · 18 Mar 2024

18 Mar 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles a possible degradation due to age of the propellant tablets may lead to over aggressive combustion if the air bag is activated and cause the inflator body to rupture.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the drivers air bag will be replaced.

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Built 1 Sep 2005 – 3 May 2006

~2,223 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the three screws connecting the electric motor to the steering gear are potentially not fastened correctly.

R/2023/355 · 20 Dec 2023

20 Dec 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the three screws connecting the electric motor to the steering gear are potentially not fastened correctly.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the steering gear will be replaced

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Built 23 Aug 2023 – 18 Sep 2023

~46 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module

R/2023/354 · 20 Dec 2023

20 Dec 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module

Remedy

On affected vehicles the transmission mechatronic module will be replaced

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Built 30 Mar 2023 – 14 Apr 2023

~26 vehicles affected
Check Steering Wheel and Rework Ground Connection

R/2023/332 · 16 Nov 2023

16 Nov 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the steering wheel ground connection may have been insufficiently fastened during production which may result in the system detecting the hands are on the steering wheel even though they are not��

Remedy

On affected vehicles the steering wheel ground connection will be checked and if required reworked.�

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Built 17 Apr 2024

~1 vehicles affected
Checking potential vehicle damage

R/2024/156 · 20 Oct 2023

20 Oct 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles risk of potential flooding could have occurred leading to salt water ingress whilst parked in port awaiting shipping

Remedy

The affected vehicles will be thoroughly checked cleaned and reworked as required

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Built 15 Aug 2023 – 25 Aug 2023

~231 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the bolted connection to the starter-generator may not have been tightened according to specifications.

R/2023/233 · 31 Jul 2023

31 Jul 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the bolted connection to the starter-generator may not have been tightened according to specifications.

Remedy

Check and rework the ground connection to the starter generator if required.

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Built 6 Nov 2021

~1 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the bolted connection for the starter-generator may not have been tightened onto the body (ground) according to specifications.

R/2023/234 · 31 Jul 2023

31 Jul 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the bolted connection for the starter-generator may not have been tightened onto the body (ground) according to specifications.

Remedy

Check and rework the ground connection for the starter generator if required.

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Built 1 Feb 2022 – 5 Oct 2022

~6 vehicles affected
A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

R/2023/016 · 24 Jan 2023

24 Jan 2023

Defect

A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.

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Built 31 Mar 2016 – 22 Aug 2017

~7,908 vehicles affected
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold

R/2022/255 · 22 Aug 2022

22 Aug 2022

Defect

Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.

Remedy

The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.

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Built 4 Dec 2013 – 22 Aug 2017

~322,745 vehicles affected
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold

R/2022/255 · 22 Aug 2022

22 Aug 2022

Defect

Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.

Remedy

The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.

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Built 14 Jul 2017 – 19 Aug 2021

~322,745 vehicles affected
THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER MAY LEAK OVER TIME AND CAUSE THERMAL INCIDENT

R/2022/206 · 1 Aug 2022

1 Aug 2022

Defect

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.

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Built 20 Oct 2010 – 22 Aug 2017

~319,399 vehicles affected
THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER MAY LEAK OVER TIME AND CAUSE THERMAL INCIDENT

R/2022/206 · 1 Aug 2022

1 Aug 2022

Defect

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.

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Built 3 May 2018 – 2 Apr 2019

~319,399 vehicles affected
THE OBD SOFTWARE COULD MISINTERPRET CERTAIN INPUT PARAMETERS FOR THE ENGINE MANGEMENT SYSTEM

R/2022/084 · 28 Mar 2022

28 Mar 2022

Defect

During a service visit the affected vehicles have been updated with software that could misinterpret certain input parameters for the engine management system.

Remedy

The control units will be reprogrammed with an improved version of software.

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Built 14 Jul 2017 – 2 May 2019

~6,401 vehicles affected
THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

R/2021/213 · 14 Jun 2021

14 Jun 2021

Defect

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

Remedy

The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

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Built 1 Apr 2017 – 22 Aug 2017

~18,330 vehicles affected
THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME

R/2021/037 · 9 Feb 2021

9 Feb 2021

Defect

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.

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Built 14 Jul 2017 – 3 Nov 2018

~63,888 vehicles affected
THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME

R/2021/037 · 9 Feb 2021

9 Feb 2021

Defect

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.

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Built 31 Mar 2014 – 22 Aug 2017

~63,888 vehicles affected
THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

R/2021/015 · 25 Jan 2021

25 Jan 2021

Defect

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.

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Built 10 Jun 2020 – 25 Nov 2020

~388 vehicles affected
REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

R/2020/283 · 14 Dec 2020

14 Dec 2020

Defect

A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

Remedy

Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

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Built 3 Jun 2020 – 17 Sep 2020

~2,665 vehicles affected
ON AFFECTED VEHICLES SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE SECURELY ATTACHED

R/2020/346 · 26 Nov 2020

26 Nov 2020

Defect

On affected vehicles seat belt mounting bolts may not be securely attached.

Remedy

Check connections of both front seat belts and rework if necessary.

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Built 6 Dec 2019 – 30 Jul 2020

~88 vehicles affected
DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG COULD DAMAGE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

R/2020/116 · 22 Apr 2020

22 Apr 2020

Defect

Deployment of the passenger air bag could damage the instrument panel

Remedy

On the affected vehicle the instrument panel trim will be replaced

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Built 11 Jan 2018

~1 vehicles affected
THE CABLE LENGTHS FOR THE ELECTRIC CONNECTION OF THE HALL SENSOR INSIDE THE SEATBELT BUCKLE COULD BE TOO SHORT

R/2020/120 · 22 Apr 2020

22 Apr 2020

Defect

The cable lengths for the electric connection of the hall sensor integrated inside the seatbelt buckle could be too short.

Remedy

R; The front seat belt buckles will be checked and replaced if they are found to be faulty.

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Built 15 Jan 2020 – 14 Feb 2020

~326 vehicles affected
FRONT AXLE SWIVEL BEARINGS NOT PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATION

R/2019/377 · 3 Oct 2019

3 Oct 2019

Defect

The swivel bearing/s on the front axle of the affected vehicles may not have been produced to specification.

Remedy

The swivel bearing/s on the affected vehicles will be replaced.

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Built 4 Sep 2019 – 7 Sep 2019

~13 vehicles affected
FRONT SEATBACKS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED TO SPECIFICATIONS

R/2019/367 · 10 Sep 2019

10 Sep 2019

Defect

The front seatbacks may not have been welded to specifications by the sub-supplier.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the front seat structure will be replaced.

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Built 31 Jul 2019

~1 vehicles affected
REAR SPOILER TO BOOT LID MAY NOT BE ATTACHED SECURELY

R/2019/038 · 8 Jul 2019

8 Jul 2019

Defect

Vehicles may not have had the rear spoiler properly attached

Remedy

The screw connection of the rear spoiler will be inspected and if necessary screws installed.

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Built 5 Apr 2018 – 14 Jan 2019

~436 vehicles affected
THE SCREW AT THE BOTTOM STEERING SPINDLE CONNECTION MAY BE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED

R/2018/362 · 14 Dec 2018

14 Dec 2018

Defect

The screw at the bottom steering spindle connection may be tightened incorrectly.

Remedy

The screw connection at the bottom steering spindle will be checked replaced and tightened to the correct specifications.

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Built 11 Apr 2018 – 2 Aug 2018

~53 vehicles affected
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK

R/2018/341 · 7 Dec 2018

7 Dec 2018

Defect

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

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Built 5 Aug 2010 – 17 Jun 2017

~225,449 vehicles affected
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD POTENTIALLY LEAK OVER TIME

R/2018/258 · 5 Nov 2018

5 Nov 2018

Defect

The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk.

Remedy

The EGR cooler will be replaced with an improved version.

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Built 4 Dec 2013 – 3 Jun 2017

~153,602 vehicles affected
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD POTENTIALLY LEAK OVER TIME

R/2018/258 · 5 Nov 2018

5 Nov 2018

Defect

The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk.

Remedy

The EGR cooler will be replaced with an improved version.

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Built 10 Mar 2017 – 24 Oct 2017

~153,602 vehicles affected
PISTONS IN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS MAY NOT BE COATED TO SPECIFICATIONS

R/2018/220 · 10 Aug 2018

10 Aug 2018

Defect

The fault affects the brake system in particular the brake calipers on the rear axle. Because of a faulty coating hydrogen gas (approximately 10 ml) could be created in the coating of the piston of the brake caliper. This will be completely outgassed during the first 2 months after the production process causing longer brake pedal travel. Under certain circumstances the relevant brake pressure cannot be build up in the rear brake circuit. As a result the brake force of the system may be reduced by up to 30%. The driver may feel a soft brake pedal and a reduction of the brake performance. In certain cases the rear brake circuit could fail leading to increased risk of an accident.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the brake system will be bled.

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Built 16 Apr 2018 – 8 Jun 2018

~1,032 vehicles affected
RESTRICTED FUEL SUPPLY COULD CAUSE ENGINE TO STALL

R/2018/099 · 16 Apr 2018

16 Apr 2018

Defect

The sealing cap of the pressure-limiting valve in the fuel tank delivery module may be damaged. This concern could lead to a reduction in fuel transfer from the left side to the right side of the fuel tank. Therefore it is possible for the engine to stall even though the fuel gauge would show fuel present.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel pressure of the delivery module and the distance of the cap on the pressure-limiting valve. Where necessary the delivery module will be replaced.

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Built 16 Aug 2016 – 21 Jan 2018

~1,752 vehicles affected
INFLATOR IN DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE MAY NOT BE PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATION

R/2018/101 · 16 Apr 2018

16 Apr 2018

Defect

The driver airbag module may not have been produced to specification. This could lead to excessive pressure building up inside the inflator causing the inflator to rupture resulting in metal fragments passing through the airbag cushion material into the vehicle interior at high speed. This could lead to injury or death of the vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the driver airbag module.

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Built 22 Dec 2017 – 12 Mar 2018

~32 vehicles affected
REAR SPOILER MAY BE INSECURE

R/2018/073 · 19 Mar 2018

19 Mar 2018

Defect

The rear spoiler may not have been properly attached Wind noise and deformation of the spoiler may occur. Continued use may cause the spoiler to detach.

Remedy

On affected vehicles inspect the attachment of the spoiler and where necessary install new fixings.

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Built 14 Jul 2017 – 22 Feb 2018

~2,397 vehicles affected
POWER STEERING MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY

R/2016/300 · 21 Dec 2016

21 Dec 2016

Defect

The electrical contact of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) is not sufficiently robust over the service life of the vehicle. As a result the power steering support may fail possibly leading to disconcerting driving situation for the driver. Additionally in a few cases a localised thermal event cannot be excluded.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering gear (EPS).

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Built 19 Sep 2011 – 8 Dec 2015

~41 vehicles affected
ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY BECOME INSECURE

R/2016/179 · 6 Jun 2016

6 Jun 2016

Defect

ISOFIX mountings are fixed to a cross member. As a result of vibrations and type of seat used it is possible for the ISOFIX mountings to become insecure and in rare cases break off.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and a metal angle bracket will be welded to each of the four ISOFIX brackets in the back seats to reinforce the mounting.

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Built 1 Aug 2010 – 15 Apr 2016

~45,154 vehicles affected
ENGINE EMERGENCY MODE MAY BE ACTIVATED DURING DRIVING

R/2014/068 · 28 Jul 2014

28 Jul 2014

Defect

The screws retaining the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) housing may loosen and under certain circumstances the heads may break off. This can lead to the VANOS leaking oil internally and adversely affect the valve timing adjustment. If found to deviating from targeted data the engine emergency mode will be activated. This will be indicated by a distinct change in engine running. The orange engine management warning lamp and a check message; On vehicles with N51/N52 engines this will appear at ignition recycle on N55 engine it will display immediately.

Remedy

Repalce bolted connection of the VANOS adjustment unit

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Built 1 Sep 2009 – 30 Nov 2011

~2,967 vehicles affected
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY

R/2013/137 · 10 Dec 2013

10 Dec 2013

Defect

The defect concerns the front passenger air bag. The skin of certain instrument panels was not correctly scored. In case of accident with air bag deployment the predetermined breaking point will not tear open resulting in the air bag deploying in the instrument panel. This will lead to insufficient restraint effect and possibly release of parts of the air bag system into the passenger compartment.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the instrument panel.

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Affected build dates not specified

~4 vehicles affected
POSSIBILITY OF FIRE

R/2013/095 · 10 Sep 2013

10 Sep 2013

Defect

Due to a fault with an internal connection within the Fuel Filter Heater (FFH) it is possible that during temperatures below freezing the FFH can remain permanently activated. This will normally cause the FFH to overheat which will result in the inability to start the vehicle due to a flat battery. This can occur even when the ignition is turned off. However in extreme cases it could cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles to replace the FFH.

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Built 1 May 2009 – 30 Nov 2009

~21,502 vehicles affected
RISK OF FIRE

R/2011/123 · 5 Oct 2011

5 Oct 2011

Defect

Moisture may enter the fuel filter heater at an electrical connection. Should this occur it can cause a discharge of the battery causing non starting of the vehicle. Also if it occurs whilst the vehicle is in motion it could result in a fire when the vehicle is left unattended.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter heater.

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Built 20 Aug 2008 – 12 Jun 2009

~21,923 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Bmw dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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