BMW 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series And 1 More Recall R/2015/109: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Jun 2015
- Launched
- 1,646
- vehicles in the UK
- 0016970100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series and 1 more vehicles built between 1 September 2013 and 31 March 2015. The in tank fuel pump may contain sub components that have not been correctly nickel plated. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the in tank fuel pump with a modified version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The in tank fuel pump may contain sub components that have not been correctly nickel plated. This may cause excessive friction leading to the fuel pump being inoperative. The driver may experience a no start condition or in the worst case an engine stall. A warning lamp and error message will display. Steering and brakes will still function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: The in tank fuel pump may contain sub components that have not been correctly nickel plated. This may cause excessive friction leading to the fuel pump being inoperative. The driver may experience a no start condition or in the worst case an engine stall. A warning lamp and error message will display. Steering and brakes will still function. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the in tank fuel pump with a modified version.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause excessive friction leading to the fuel pump being inoperative.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the in tank fuel pump with a modified version.
Are You Affected?
1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series and 1 more built between 1 September 2013 and 31 March 2015 may be included. BMW estimates 1,646 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 0016970100 or the DVSA reference R/2015/109. 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/2014/190 on 14 Jan 2015, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2015/240 on 2 Dec 2015, for driveshaft may fail. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/109, launched 8 June 2015. 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.