BMW recall: On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles the transmission mechatronic module will be replaced
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module
The fix
On affected vehicles the transmission mechatronic module will be replaced
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 24 Jan 2023 | 1 Feb 2023 | 26 |
| 3 SERIES TOURING | 24 Jan 2023 | 24 Jan 2023 | 26 |
| X5M | 27 Feb 2023 | 28 Feb 2023 | 26 |
| X3M | 29 Mar 2023 | 29 Mar 2023 | 26 |
| X6M | 3 Mar 2023 | 3 Mar 2023 | 26 |
| M3 TOURING | 1 Feb 2023 | 1 Feb 2023 | 26 |
| X3 | 30 Mar 2023 | 14 Apr 2023 | 26 |
| X5 | 17 Mar 2023 | 17 Mar 2023 | 26 |
| X4 | 2 Mar 2023 | 2 Mar 2023 | 26 |
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 December 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.