BMW recall: Check Steering Wheel and Rework Ground Connection
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- 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��
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles the steering wheel ground connection will be checked and if required reworked.�
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
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��
The fix
On affected vehicles the steering wheel ground connection will be checked and if required reworked.�
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 SERIES SALOON | 19 Jun 2023 | 17 Jul 2024 | 223 |
| 7 SERIES SALOON | 6 Jul 2022 | 22 Jul 2024 | 953 |
| X3 | 17 Apr 2024 | 17 Apr 2024 | 1 |
| 5 SERIES TOURING | 1 Feb 2024 | 22 Jul 2024 | 49 |
| 5 SERIES SALOON | 19 Jun 2023 | 6 Sep 2023 | 936 |
| 7 SERIES SALOON | 6 Jul 2022 | 7 Sep 2023 | 936 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 16 November 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.