BMW 6 Series Recall R/2011/132: Pedestrian Safety System May Not Perform Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 12 Oct 2011
- Launched
- 520
- vehicles in the UK
- 0065480200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 6 Series vehicles. The pedestrian safety function in the bonnet may fail to trigger. The dealer will replace the pedestrian safety sensor system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The pedestrian safety function in the bonnet may fail to trigger.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SYSTEM MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY Defect: The pedestrian safety function in the bonnet may fail to trigger. Remedy: Replace the pedestrian safety sensor system.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: pedestrian safety system may not perform correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the pedestrian safety sensor system.
Are You Affected?
6 Series may be included. BMW estimates 520 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 0065480200 or the DVSA reference R/2011/132. 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/2011/123 on 5 Oct 2011, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2011/147 on 17 Nov 2011, for short circuit may occur. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/132, launched 12 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.