BMW 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series And 4 More Recall R/2016/300: Power Steering May Not Perform Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Dec 2016
- Launched
- 41
- vehicles in the UK
- 003245200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series and 4 more vehicles built between 19 September 2011 and 8 December 2015. The electrical contact of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) is not sufficiently robust over the service life of the vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the steering gear (EPS). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electrical contact of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) is not sufficiently robust over the service life of the vehicle. As a result the power steering support may fail possibly leading to disconcerting driving situation for the driver. Additionally in a few cases a localised thermal event cannot be excluded.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER STEERING MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY Defect: The electrical contact of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) is not sufficiently robust over the service life of the vehicle. As a result the power steering support may fail possibly leading to disconcerting driving situation for the driver. Additionally in a few cases a localised thermal event cannot be excluded. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering gear (EPS).
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to disconcerting driving situation for the driver.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the steering gear (EPS).
Are You Affected?
1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series and 4 more built between 19 September 2011 and 8 December 2015 may be included. BMW estimates 41 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 003245200 or the DVSA reference R/2016/300. 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/2016/265 on 16 Nov 2016, for front airbags and seat belt tensioners may fail to deploy when needed. The one launched after it was R/2017/001 on 31 Dec 2016, for engine may cut out. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/300, launched 21 December 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.