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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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  • 11 Dec 2024BMW MOTORRAD UK R12 nine TRef R/2024/493

    Replace right hand switch

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the right-hand multifunction switch may allow moisture to ingress which may cause the ignition to turn off.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the right-hand multifunction switch replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    138
    OEM ref
    0061640000
    Build start
    24 May 2023
    Build end
    25 Sept 2024
  • 11 Dec 2024BMW MOTORRAD UK R1300GSRef R/2024/493

    Replace right hand switch

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the right-hand multifunction switch may allow moisture to ingress which may cause the ignition to turn off.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the right-hand multifunction switch replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,095
    OEM ref
    0061640000
    Build start
    24 May 2023
    Build end
    25 Sept 2024
  • 20 Nov 2024BMW X3Ref R/2024/461

    Luggage Compartment Lashing Rail G01 F97

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    1,581
    OEM ref
    0051070600
    Build start
    16 Aug 2017
    Build end
    26 Jun 2024
  • 20 Nov 2024BMW X3MRef R/2024/461

    Luggage Compartment Lashing Rail G01 F97

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    196
    OEM ref
    0051070600
    Build start
    30 May 2019
    Build end
    20 May 2024
  • 08 Nov 2024BMW 2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURERRef R/2024/452

    Rework Front End Threaded Connection (BMW)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required.

    Remedy

    The screws will be replaced if necessary and correctly torqued.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0072670200 (Left) BMW – 0072680200 (Right)
    Build start
    25 Sept 2023
    Build end
    25 Sept 2023
  • 08 Nov 2024BMW 1 Series HatchbackRef R/2024/452

    Rework Front End Threaded Connection (BMW)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required.

    Remedy

    The screws will be replaced if necessary and correctly torqued.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0072670200 (Left) BMW – 0072680200 (Right)
    Build start
    04 Apr 2023
    Build end
    10 May 2024
  • 08 Nov 2024BMW 2 Series Gran CoupeRef R/2024/452

    Rework Front End Threaded Connection (BMW)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required.

    Remedy

    The screws will be replaced if necessary and correctly torqued.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0072670200 (Left) BMW – 0072680200 (Right)
    Build start
    27 Apr 2023
    Build end
    15 Jun 2023
  • 28 Oct 2024BMW X3Ref R/2024/429

    Replace Passenger Airbag G45

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    0072700200
    Build start
    07 Aug 2024
    Build end
    07 Aug 2024
  • 24 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/414

    Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    0034940200
    Build start
    12 Apr 2024
    Build end
    02 Jul 2024
  • 24 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2024/414

    Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    0034940200
    Build start
    14 Jun 2024
    Build end
    26 Jun 2024
  • 24 Oct 2024BMW 7 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/414

    Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    0034940200
    Build start
    23 Apr 2024
    Build end
    11 Jun 2024
  • 24 Oct 2024BMW XMRef R/2024/414

    Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    0034940200
    Build start
    13 Jun 2024
    Build end
    13 Jun 2024
  • 24 Oct 2024BMW X2Ref R/2024/414

    Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    0034940200
    Build start
    04 Apr 2024
    Build end
    22 Jun 2024
  • 24 Oct 2024BMW X1Ref R/2024/414

    Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    33
    OEM ref
    0034940200
    Build start
    28 Apr 2023
    Build end
    13 Jun 2024
  • 24 Oct 2024BMW X5Ref R/2024/414

    Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    13
    OEM ref
    0034940200
    Build start
    10 May 2024
    Build end
    04 Sept 2024
  • 24 Oct 2024BMW X7Ref R/2024/414

    Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    0034940200
    Build start
    13 May 2024
    Build end
    13 May 2024
  • 24 Oct 2024BMW 2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURERRef R/2024/414

    Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    0034940200
    Build start
    25 Mar 2023
    Build end
    16 Jul 2024
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW X3Ref R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    43,121
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    17 May 2010
    Build end
    19 Aug 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 7 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/409

    Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the double universal joint replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    169
    OEM ref
    0032660300
    Build start
    17 Jun 2024
    Build end
    04 Sept 2024
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLERef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    2,964
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    24 Nov 2014
    Build end
    08 Nov 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2024/409

    Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the double universal joint replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    331
    OEM ref
    0032660300
    Build start
    17 Jun 2024
    Build end
    04 Sept 2024
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLERef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    148
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    06 Mar 2008
    Build end
    28 Aug 2009
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 2 SERIES COUPERef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    7,851
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    08 Jul 2013
    Build end
    08 Nov 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW M5Ref R/2024/409

    Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the double universal joint replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    0032660300
    Build start
    29 Jul 2024
    Build end
    26 Aug 2024
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 1 Series Hatch 3drRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    23,045
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    06 Mar 2012
    Build end
    08 Nov 2017

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