BMW Various Models Recall R/2013/129: Braking Assistance May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Jan 2014
- Launched
- 4,177
- vehicles in the UK
- A088311310
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled Various Models vehicles built between 1 June 2012 and 31 August 2013. It is possible for the lubrication to the vacuum pump to be interrupted because of a nonconformity with the sealing cap fitted to the intake camshaft. The dealer will secure if necessary the sealing cap in the camshaft with a spacer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible for the lubrication to the vacuum pump to be interrupted because of a nonconformity with the sealing cap fitted to the intake camshaft. The sealing cap may move and prevent lubrication reaching the vacuum pump causing it over a period to seize. The driver will probably note increasing input is necessary to stop the vehicle. Should the vacuum pump fail completely the vehicle can still be braked albeit with increased pressure applied to the foot brake control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: It is possible for the lubrication to the vacuum pump to be interrupted because of a nonconformity with the sealing cap fitted to the intake camshaft. The sealing cap may move and prevent lubrication reaching the vacuum pump causing it over a period to seize. The driver will probably note increasing input is necessary to stop the vehicle. Should the vacuum pump fail completely the vehicle can still be braked albeit with increased pressure applied to the foot brake control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the sealing cap of the intake camshaft. If necessary the sealing cap in the camshaft will be secured with a spacer.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause it over a period to seize.
The Fix
The dealer will secure if necessary the sealing cap in the camshaft with a spacer.
Are You Affected?
Various Models built between 1 June 2012 and 31 August 2013 may be included. BMW estimates 4,177 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 A088311310 or the DVSA reference R/2013/129. 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/2013/149 on 20 Dec 2013, for towing ball hitch may detach. The one launched after it was R/2014/054 on 9 May 2014, for child safety lock may not activate. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/129, launched 28 January 2014. 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.