BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series Recall R/2010/151: Possible Reduction In Brake Servo Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Nov 2010
- Launched
- 10,567
- vehicles in the UK
- 0034940100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series vehicles built between 30 October 2001 and 23 November 2009. Engine oil can enter the brake servo via the brake vacuum pump and vacuum hose. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of a modified servo hose. In addition the checking of the brake servo for contamination and replacement if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Engine oil can enter the brake servo via the brake vacuum pump and vacuum hose. If this occurs it could damage the brake servo membrane which may leak so causing a reduction in braking assistance and a requirement to apply increased pedal force to achieve the same braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE REDUCTION IN BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE Defect: It is possible that engine oil can enter the brake servo via the brake vacuum pump and vacuum hose. If this occurs it could damage the brake servo membrane which may leak so causing a reduction in braking assistance and a requirement to apply increased pedal force to achieve the same braking efficiency. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified servo hose. In addition the checking of the brake servo for contamination and replacement if required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a reduction in braking assistance and a requirement to apply increased pedal force to achieve the same braking efficiency.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of a modified servo hose. In addition the checking of the brake servo for contamination and replacement if required.
Are You Affected?
5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series built between 30 October 2001 and 23 November 2009 may be included. BMW estimates 10,567 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 0034940100 or the DVSA reference R/2010/151. 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/2010/197 on 8 Nov 2010, for electric fuel pump may fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/105 on 18 Aug 2011, for rear window pane may detach. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/151, launched 11 November 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.