BMW 5 Series, 7 Series Recall R/2004/056: Possibile Fault In The Dsc Yaw Rate Sensor, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Mar 2004
- Launched
- 45
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/056
- DVSA reference
BMW recalled 5 Series, 7 Series vehicles built between 25 February 2004 and 10 March 2004. Due to a possible manufacturing error the damping element of the Directional Stability Control (DSC) yaw rate sensor could be faulty. The dealer will check the batch number and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a possible manufacturing error the damping element of the Directional Stability Control (DSC) yaw rate sensor could be faulty.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILE FAULT IN THE DSC YAW RATE SENSOR Defect: Due to a possible manufacturing error the damping element of the Directional Stability Control (DSC) yaw rate sensor could be faulty. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles check the batch number and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibile fault in the dsc yaw rate sensor.
The Fix
The dealer will check the batch number and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
5 Series, 7 Series built between 25 February 2004 and 10 March 2004 may be included. BMW estimates 45 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2004/056. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| 5 SeriesProgram control units (CoC documents) | Low | R/2026/075 | |
| 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 3 Series, 3 Series PHEV and 14 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2025/405 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2003/169 on 1 Nov 2003, for unintentional deployment of airbag. The one launched after it was R/2004/084 on 6 May 2004, for possibility of inability to engage gear or declutch. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2004.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/056, launched 22 March 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.