BMW 1 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series And 3 More Recall R/2013/095: Possibility Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Sep 2013
- Launched
- 21,502
- vehicles in the UK
- 001345200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series and 3 more vehicles built between 1 May 2009 and 30 November 2009. Due to a fault with an internal connection within the Fuel Filter Heater (FFH) it is possible that during temperatures below freezing the FFH can remain permanently activated. The dealer will replace the FFH. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a fault with an internal connection within the Fuel Filter Heater (FFH) it is possible that during temperatures below freezing the FFH can remain permanently activated. This will normally cause the FFH to overheat which will result in the inability to start the vehicle due to a flat battery. This can occur even when the ignition is turned off. However in extreme cases it could cause a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF FIRE Defect: Due to a fault with an internal connection within the Fuel Filter Heater (FFH) it is possible that during temperatures below freezing the FFH can remain permanently activated. This will normally cause the FFH to overheat which will result in the inability to start the vehicle due to a flat battery. This can occur even when the ignition is turned off. However in extreme cases it could cause a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the FFH.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the inability to start the vehicle due to a flat battery.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the FFH.
Are You Affected?
1 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series and 3 more built between 1 May 2009 and 30 November 2009 may be included. BMW estimates 21,502 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 001345200 or the DVSA reference R/2013/095. 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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| 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/2013/071 on 26 Jul 2013, for passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2013/137 on 10 Dec 2013, for front passenger airbag may not deploy correctly. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/095, launched 10 September 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.