BMW X3, X4 Recall R/2016/179: iSOFIX Child Restraint System May Become Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 45,154
- vehicles in the UK
- 0041760100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X3, X4 vehicles built between 1 August 2010 and 15 April 2016. ISOFIX mountings are fixed to a cross member. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and a metal angle bracket will be welded to each of the four ISOFIX brackets in the back seats to reinforce the mounting. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
ISOFIX mountings are fixed to a cross member. As a result of vibrations and type of seat used it is possible for the ISOFIX mountings to become insecure and in rare cases break off.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY BECOME INSECURE Defect: ISOFIX mountings are fixed to a cross member. As a result of vibrations and type of seat used it is possible for the ISOFIX mountings to become insecure and in rare cases break off. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and a metal angle bracket will be welded to each of the four ISOFIX brackets in the back seats to reinforce the mounting.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: iSOFIX child restraint system may become insecure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and a metal angle bracket will be welded to each of the four ISOFIX brackets in the back seats to reinforce the mounting.
Are You Affected?
X3, X4 built between 1 August 2010 and 15 April 2016 may be included. BMW estimates 45,154 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 0041760100 or the DVSA reference R/2016/179. 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/2015/244 on 3 Dec 2015, for steering may not behave as designed. The one launched after it was R/2016/176 on 21 Jul 2016, for airbag may not function as intended. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/179, launched 6 June 2016. 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.