BMW M3 Recall R/2008/141: Engine May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Oct 2008
- Launched
- 1,001
- vehicles in the UK
- 0028000100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled M3 vehicles. The double clutch is not operating at the optimum level. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to programme the necessary control units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The double clutch is not operating at the optimum level. This could lead to the engine cutting out at low speeds.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT Defect: The double clutch is not operating at the optimum level. This could lead to the engine cutting out at low speeds. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to programme the necessary control units.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the engine cutting out at low speeds.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to programme the necessary control units.
Are You Affected?
M3 may be included. BMW estimates 1,001 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 campaign code 0028000100 or the DVSA reference R/2008/141. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Series, 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 2 Series and 22 moreTakata driver and/or passenger airbag recall (Global VINs) | Urgent | R/2025/349 | |
| 3 Series Touring, M3, M3 Touring, X3 and 5 moreOn affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module | Low | R/2023/354 | |
| 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 2 Series, 2 Series Active and 21 moreA possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture | Urgent | R/2023/016 | |
| 3 Series Touring, M3It is possible that a damaged seat belt may have been installed into the vehicle during production | Urgent | R/2022/323 | |
| M3It is possible a screw of mechatronics transmission control may be missing | Low | R/2022/050 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2008/122 on 27 Aug 2008, for brake performance could be affected. The one launched after it was R/2008/179 on 25 Nov 2008, for airbag may deploy inadvertently. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/141, launched 6 October 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.