BMW 1 Series Recall R/2010/102: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Aug 2010
- Launched
- 25
- vehicles in the UK
- 0051720200 & 0072300100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series vehicles built between 1 November 2006 and 31 May 2010. The top seat belt automatic reel with pyrotechnic ignited pre-tensioner fitted is mounted too close to the sound insulation both nearside and offside. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to rework the sound insulation fitted to both nearside and offside and if necessary fit new top seat belts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The top seat belt automatic reel with pyrotechnic ignited pre-tensioner fitted is mounted too close to the sound insulation both nearside and offside. If the vehicle is involved in a substantial collision where the pre-tensioners are deployed a fire may occur as it is possible for the hot gases to ignite the sound insulation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: The top seat belt automatic reel with pyrotechnic ignited pre-tensioner fitted is mounted too close to the sound insulation both nearside and offside. If the vehicle is involved in a substantial collision where the pre-tensioners are deployed a fire may occur as it is possible for the hot gases to ignite the sound insulation. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to rework the sound insulation fitted to both nearside and offside and if necessary fit new top seat belts
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fire may occur.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to rework the sound insulation fitted to both nearside and offside and if necessary fit new top seat belts.
Are You Affected?
1 Series built between 1 November 2006 and 31 May 2010 may be included. BMW estimates 25 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 0051720200 & 0072300100 or the DVSA reference R/2010/102. 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/2009/074 on 21 Jul 2009, for brakes may fail. The one launched after it was R/2010/197 on 8 Nov 2010, for electric fuel pump may fail. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/102, launched 4 August 2010. 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.