BMW M3 Recall R/2011/105: Rear Window Pane May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 18 Aug 2011
- Launched
- 17
- vehicles in the UK
- 0051860200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled M3 vehicles built between 30 April 2010 and 15 June 2011. The rear side windows and the rear windscreen all made from a synthetic polycarbonate may detach from the vehicle causing a danger to other road users and possibly pedestrians. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the rear side windows and if necessary the rear windscreen with conventional glass windows. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear side windows and the rear windscreen all made from a synthetic polycarbonate may detach from the vehicle causing a danger to other road users and possibly pedestrians.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR WINDOW PANE MAY DETACH Defect: The rear side windows and the rear windscreen all made from a synthetic polycarbonate may detach from the vehicle causing a danger to other road users and possibly pedestrians. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear side windows and if necessary the rear windscreen with conventional glass windows.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a danger to other road users and possibly pedestrians.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the rear side windows and if necessary the rear windscreen with conventional glass windows.
Are You Affected?
M3 built between 30 April 2010 and 15 June 2011 may be included. BMW estimates 17 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 0051860200 or the DVSA reference R/2011/105. 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/2010/151 on 11 Nov 2010, for possible reduction in brake servo assistance. The one launched after it was R/2011/123 on 5 Oct 2011, for risk of fire. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/105, launched 18 August 2011. 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.