BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, X1 And 1 More Recall R/2012/081: ePS May Not Perform As Specified, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jul 2012
- Launched
- 701
- vehicles in the UK
- 0032090200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series, 3 Series, X1 and 1 more vehicles built between 1 February 2007 and 31 March 2012. Due to a component in the integrated control module not being to specification it is possible power steering assistance may fail. The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected to replace the steering box. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a component in the integrated control module not being to specification it is possible power steering assistance may fail. If this happens the EPS warning lamp will illuminate and a check control message will appear on the dashboard display. Directional control will be maintained albeit with additional driver input.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: EPS MAY NOT PERFORM AS SPECIFIED Defect: Due to a component in the integrated control module not being to specification it is possible power steering assistance may fail. If this happens the EPS warning lamp will illuminate and a check control message will appear on the dashboard display. Directional control will be maintained albeit with additional driver input. Remedy: Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the steering box.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: ePS may not perform as specified.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected to replace the steering box.
Are You Affected?
1 Series, 3 Series, X1 and 1 more built between 1 February 2007 and 31 March 2012 may be included. BMW estimates 701 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.
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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 0032090200 or the DVSA reference R/2012/081. 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/2012/078 on 18 Jul 2012, for potential fire risk. The one launched after it was R/2012/109 on 26 Sep 2012, for engine may fail. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/081, launched 30 July 2012. 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.