BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Sepies Recall R/2016/224: Possible Loss Of Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 4 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 60
- vehicles in the UK
- 0033030200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Sepies vehicles built between 1 January 2015 and 1 September 2016. The bolts securing the rear axle support should not be re-used after removal. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the rear axle support bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolts securing the rear axle support should not be re-used after removal. Affected vehicles may have had the rear axle support refitted after repair work using the original fitted bolts. These may work and though noise and vibration are likely continued use may affect the vehicle's handling.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL Defect: The bolts securing the rear axle support should not be re-used after removal. Affected vehicles may have had the rear axle support refitted after repair work using the original fitted bolts. These may work and though noise and vibration are likely continued use may affect the vehicle's handling. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the rear axle support bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible loss of control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the rear axle support bolts.
Are You Affected?
2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Sepies built between 1 January 2015 and 1 September 2016 may be included. BMW estimates 60 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 0033030200 or the DVSA reference R/2016/224. 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/2016/176 on 21 Jul 2016, for airbag may not function as intended. The one launched after it was R/2016/252 on 1 Nov 2016, for drivers airbag may deploy incorrectly. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/224, launched 4 October 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.