BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, X1 And 1 More Recall R/2013/080: Loss Of Drive, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Jul 2013
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- 0021130100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series, 3 Series, X1 and 1 more vehicles built between 1 February 2013 and 30 June 2013. Over a period of time the bolt securing the clutch cover/pressure plate may become loose. The dealer will replace the clutch bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Over a period of time the bolt securing the clutch cover/pressure plate may become loose. The drive should be warned of this by the behaviour of the clutch noise from it or inability to select gears. Under certain conditions complete loss of drive could occur which could place the driver and occupant of the vehicle in a prone position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF DRIVE Defect: It is possible that over a period of time the bolt securing the clutch cover/pressure plate may become loose. The drive should be warned of this by the behaviour of the clutch noise from it or inability to select gears. Under certain conditions complete loss of drive could occur which could place the driver and occupant of the vehicle in a prone position. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the clutch bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of drive.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the clutch bolts.
Are You Affected?
1 Series, 3 Series, X1 and 1 more built between 1 February 2013 and 30 June 2013 may be included. BMW estimates 4 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 0021130100 or the DVSA reference R/2013/080. 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/2013/023 on 10 Apr 2013, for brake power assistance may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2013/071 on 26 Jul 2013, for passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/080, launched 5 July 2013. 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.