BMW 1 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series And 3 More Recall R/2011/123: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Oct 2011
- Launched
- 21,923
- vehicles in the UK
- 0013080200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series and 3 more vehicles built between 20 August 2008 and 12 June 2009. Moisture may enter the fuel filter heater at an electrical connection. The dealer will replace the fuel filter heater. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Moisture may enter the fuel filter heater at an electrical connection. Should this occur it can cause a discharge of the battery causing non starting of the vehicle. Also if it occurs whilst the vehicle is in motion it could result in a fire when the vehicle is left unattended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: Moisture may enter the fuel filter heater at an electrical connection. Should this occur it can cause a discharge of the battery causing non starting of the vehicle. Also if it occurs whilst the vehicle is in motion it could result in a fire when the vehicle is left unattended. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter heater.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a discharge of the battery causing non starting of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel filter heater.
Are You Affected?
1 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series and 3 more built between 20 August 2008 and 12 June 2009 may be included. BMW estimates 21,923 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 0013080200 or the DVSA reference R/2011/123. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series, 7 Series - High Security and 2 moreChecking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness | Urgent | R/2026/092 | |
| 2 Series, 3 Series, 3 Series Touring, 4 Series and 7 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2026/054 | |
| 1 Series, 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 3 Series and 3 moreReplace the driver’s airbag: takata PSDI-5 | Urgent | R/2025/327 | |
| 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 | |
| X3Programming control units (Steering gear) | Urgent | R/2025/535 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2011/105 on 18 Aug 2011, for rear window pane may detach. The one launched after it was R/2011/132 on 12 Oct 2011, for pedestrian safety system may not perform correctly. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/123, launched 5 October 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.