BMW recall: Checking potential vehicle damage
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles risk of potential flooding could have occurred leading to salt water ingress whilst parked in port awaiting shipping
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. The affected vehicles will be thoroughly checked cleaned and reworked as required
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles risk of potential flooding could have occurred leading to salt water ingress whilst parked in port awaiting shipping
The fix
The affected vehicles will be thoroughly checked cleaned and reworked as required
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| X5M | 22 Aug 2023 | 28 Aug 2023 | 3 |
| X3 | 15 Aug 2023 | 25 Aug 2023 | 231 |
| X4 | 11 Aug 2023 | 25 Aug 2023 | 33 |
| X5 | 20 Jul 2023 | 26 Aug 2023 | 197 |
| X6 | 29 Jul 2023 | 26 Aug 2023 | 12 |
| X7 | 24 Jun 2023 | 26 Aug 2023 | 32 |
| XM | 29 Jul 2023 | 19 Aug 2023 | 4 |
| X6M | 3 Mar 2023 | 4 Aug 2023 | 2 |
| X3M | 15 Aug 2023 | 23 Aug 2023 | 4 |
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 20 October 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.