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The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.

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  • 23 Nov 2020BMW X5Ref R/2020/343

    AN ADDITIONAL CRASH PAD IS REQUIRED BEHIND THE AUXILIARY BATTERY

    Defect

    To comply with the regulation an additional crash pad is required behind the auxiliary battery.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the crash pad will be retrofitted.

    Vehicles affected
    97
    OEM ref
    0061610500
    Build start
    27 Aug 2019
    Build end
    17 Jul 2020
  • 11 Nov 2020BMW X6Ref R/2021/072

    THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (SUBFRAME) WELDING PROCESS HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the front axle support.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    0031020200
    Build start
    03 Jun 2020
    Build end
    03 Jun 2020
  • 11 Nov 2020BMW X7Ref R/2021/072

    THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (SUBFRAME) WELDING PROCESS HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the front axle support.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    0031020200
    Build start
    04 Jun 2020
    Build end
    04 Jun 2020
  • 11 Nov 2020BMW X5Ref R/2021/072

    THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (SUBFRAME) WELDING PROCESS HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the front axle support.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    0031020200
    Build start
    29 May 2020
    Build end
    17 Jun 2020
  • 11 Nov 2020BMW X5MRef R/2021/072

    THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (SUBFRAME) WELDING PROCESS HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the front axle support.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    0031020200
    Build start
    13 Jun 2020
    Build end
    13 Jun 2020
  • 22 Oct 2020BMW MINI COUNTRYMANRef R/2020/299

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.

    Remedy

    Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.

    Vehicles affected
    74
    OEM ref
    0061530500 0061550500
    Build start
    05 Jun 2020
    Build end
    04 Sept 2020
  • 22 Oct 2020BMW 7 SERIESRef R/2020/298

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.

    Remedy

    Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.

    Vehicles affected
    871
    OEM ref
    0061540500 0061560500
    Build start
    16 Jun 2020
    Build end
    10 Jul 2020
  • 22 Oct 2020BMW 3 SERIESRef R/2020/298

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.

    Remedy

    Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.

    Vehicles affected
    871
    OEM ref
    0061540500 0061560500
    Build start
    27 Jan 2020
    Build end
    30 Sept 2020
  • 22 Oct 2020BMW 2 SERIESRef R/2020/298

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.

    Remedy

    Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.

    Vehicles affected
    871
    OEM ref
    0061540500 0061560500
    Build start
    28 May 2020
    Build end
    16 Jul 2020
  • 22 Oct 2020BMW X1Ref R/2020/298

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.

    Remedy

    Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.

    Vehicles affected
    871
    OEM ref
    0061540500 0061560500
    Build start
    08 Jun 2020
    Build end
    25 Jul 2020
  • 22 Oct 2020BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2020/298

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.

    Remedy

    Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.

    Vehicles affected
    871
    OEM ref
    0061540500 0061560500
    Build start
    29 May 2020
    Build end
    07 Sept 2020
  • 22 Oct 2020BMW X2Ref R/2020/298

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.

    Remedy

    Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.

    Vehicles affected
    871
    OEM ref
    0061540500 0061560500
    Build start
    10 Jul 2020
    Build end
    18 Jul 2020
  • 22 Oct 2020BMW X5Ref R/2020/298

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.

    Remedy

    Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.

    Vehicles affected
    871
    OEM ref
    0061540500 0061560500
    Build start
    31 Aug 2020
    Build end
    21 Sept 2020
  • 09 Sept 2020BMW MOTORRAD UK C65Ref RM/2020/035

    THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY GET DAMAGED OVER TIME

    Defect

    The front brake hose may get damaged over time. This may lead to a leakage of the brake hose.

    Remedy

    Vehicles affected will have the front brake hose replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    290
    OEM ref
    0000348100
    Build start
    09 Feb 2011
    Build end
    23 Aug 2018
  • 09 Sept 2020BMW MOTORRAD UK 3C65Ref RM/2020/035

    THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY GET DAMAGED OVER TIME

    Defect

    The front brake hose may get damaged over time. This may lead to a leakage of the brake hose.

    Remedy

    Vehicles affected will have the front brake hose replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    290
    OEM ref
    0000348100
    Build start
    09 Feb 2011
    Build end
    23 Aug 2018
  • 17 Aug 2020BMW 1 SERIESRef R/2020/179

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module cooler could leak over time

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be inspected on the affected vehicles and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    71,128
    OEM ref
    0011720500 0011740500
    Build start
    14 Feb 2015
    Build end
    24 May 2017
  • 17 Aug 2020BMW X1Ref R/2020/179

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module cooler could leak over time

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be inspected on the affected vehicles and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    71,128
    OEM ref
    0011720500 0011740500
    Build start
    25 Mar 2015
    Build end
    02 May 2017
  • 17 Aug 2020BMW MINIRef R/2020/179

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module cooler could leak over time

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be inspected on the affected vehicles and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    71,128
    OEM ref
    0011720500 0011740500
    Build start
    03 Mar 2014
    Build end
    17 Mar 2017
  • 17 Aug 2020BMW X5Ref R/2020/252

    A STARTER MOTOR BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND BECOME LOST INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION BELL HOUSING

    Defect

    A starter bolt may have been installed incorrectly and become lost inside the transmission bell housing.

    Remedy

    The starter motor will be removed and checked for a bolt that is adrift any damage found will be rectified.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    0012390500
    Build start
    10 Jul 2020
    Build end
    10 Jul 2020
  • 17 Aug 2020BMW MINI CLUBMANRef R/2020/179

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module cooler could leak over time

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be inspected on the affected vehicles and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    71,128
    OEM ref
    0011720500 0011740500
    Build start
    27 Jan 2015
    Build end
    16 Mar 2017
  • 17 Aug 2020BMW 2 SERIESRef R/2020/179

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module cooler could leak over time

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be inspected on the affected vehicles and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    71,128
    OEM ref
    0011720500 0011740500
    Build start
    04 Jul 2014
    Build end
    24 Mar 2017
  • 17 Aug 2020BMW MINI COUNTRYMANRef R/2020/179

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module cooler could leak over time

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be inspected on the affected vehicles and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    71,128
    OEM ref
    0011720500 0011740500
    Build start
    19 Aug 2016
    Build end
    19 Apr 2017
  • 10 Aug 2020BMW X4MRef R/2020/219

    STEERING TIE ROD CAN BECOME BROKEN IN THE 'KINK' GROOVE AREA OF THE ROD

    Defect

    A steering tie rod with an earlier design configuration can become broken in the �kink� groove area of the rod.

    Remedy

    Both of the steering tie rods will be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    4,542
    OEM ref
    0032140300
    Build start
    03 Jun 2019
    Build end
    03 Jun 2019
  • 10 Aug 2020BMW Z4Ref R/2020/219

    STEERING TIE ROD CAN BECOME BROKEN IN THE 'KINK' GROOVE AREA OF THE ROD

    Defect

    A steering tie rod with an earlier design configuration can become broken in the �kink� groove area of the rod.

    Remedy

    Both of the steering tie rods will be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    4,542
    OEM ref
    0032140300
    Build start
    27 Sept 2018
    Build end
    09 Apr 2019
  • 10 Aug 2020BMW 3 SERIESRef R/2020/219

    STEERING TIE ROD CAN BECOME BROKEN IN THE 'KINK' GROOVE AREA OF THE ROD

    Defect

    A steering tie rod with an earlier design configuration can become broken in the �kink� groove area of the rod.

    Remedy

    Both of the steering tie rods will be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    4,542
    OEM ref
    0032140300
    Build start
    22 Oct 2018
    Build end
    16 Mar 2019

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