BMW I01 Recall R/2017/123: Ventilation Line May Rub Against Positive Battery Cable, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Apr 2017
- Launched
- 4,685
- vehicles in the UK
- 0013690200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled I01 vehicles built between 17 September 2013 and 30 December 2016. Due to inappropriate routing the ventilation line might rub against the battery positive cable which can cause a leakage over time. The dealer will replace if damaged the ventilation line. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to inappropriate routing the ventilation line might rub against the battery positive cable which can cause a leakage over time. If leakage occurs fuel vapours will enter the engine compartment causing the risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VENTILATION LINE MAY RUB AGAINST POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE Defect: Due to inappropriate routing the ventilation line might rub against the battery positive cable which can cause a leakage over time. If leakage occurs fuel vapours will enter the engine compartment causing the risk of fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel tank ventilation line. If damaged the ventilation line will be replaced. In all cases an additional clip will be attached between the tank ventilation line and the battery positive cable.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a leakage over time.
The Fix
The dealer will replace if damaged the ventilation line.
Are You Affected?
I01 built between 17 September 2013 and 30 December 2016 may be included. BMW estimates 4,685 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 0013690200 or the DVSA reference R/2017/123. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| 2 Series, 3 Series, 3 Series Touring, 4 Series and 7 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2026/054 | |
| 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 3 Series, 3 Series PHEV and 14 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2025/405 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2017/052 on 7 Feb 2017, for airbag may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2017/106 on 10 Apr 2017, for drivers AIRBAG may deploy incorrectly. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/123, launched 4 April 2017. 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.