BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series Recall R/2008/100: Rear Axle Carrier May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 15 Jul 2008
- Launched
- 665
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/100
- DVSA reference
BMW recalled 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series vehicles built between 10 June 2008 and 20 June 2008. Defects in a material joint may have resulted during the heat treatment of individual components of the rear axle carrier. The dealer will check recalled vehicles and if necessary fitted with a quality assured rear axle carrier. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Defects in a material joint may have resulted during the heat treatment of individual components of the rear axle carrier. This may result in failure of the holders of the links and struts even under normal driving conditions. Should the holder of a link fail whilst the vehicle is in motion the handling characteristics of the vehicle would undergo an unexpected change which could result in an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR AXLE CARRIER MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that defects in a material joint may have resulted during the heat treatment of individual components of the rear axle carrier. This may result in failure of the holders of the links and struts even under normal driving conditions. Should the holder of a link fail whilst the vehicle is in motion the handling characteristics of the vehicle would undergo an unexpected change which could result in an accident. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be checked and if necessary fitted with a quality assured rear axle carrier.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in failure of the holders of the links and struts even under normal driving conditions.
The Fix
The dealer will check recalled vehicles and if necessary fitted with a quality assured rear axle carrier.
Are You Affected?
5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series built between 10 June 2008 and 20 June 2008 may be included. BMW estimates 665 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.
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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/2008/100. 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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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2008/026 on 14 Feb 2008, for door pressure sensors may delay side airbag deployment following an impact. The one launched after it was R/2008/122 on 27 Aug 2008, for brake performance could be affected. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/100, launched 15 July 2008. 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.