BMW 7 Series Recall R/2017/167: Front Brake Efficiency May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 May 2017
- Launched
- 37
- vehicles in the UK
- 0017770100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 7 Series vehicles built between 10 May 2016 and 27 March 2017. The connection sleeves of the engine oil cooler pipes (feed and return) may not have been crimped correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check the connection sleeves for the engine oil cooler pipes. Where necessary replace the pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The connection sleeves of the engine oil cooler pipes (feed and return) may not have been crimped correctly. This may result in the connection sleeves becoming loose and engine oil suddenly escaping. If the oil gets to the front brake discs the efficiency could be adverely affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT BRAKE EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED Defect: The connection sleeves of the engine oil cooler pipes (feed and return) may not have been crimped correctly. This may result in the connection sleeves becoming loose and engine oil suddenly escaping. If the oil gets to the front brake discs the efficiency could be adverely affected. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the connection sleeves for the engine oil cooler pipes. Where necessary replace the pipes.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the connection sleeves becoming loose and engine oil suddenly escaping.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check the connection sleeves for the engine oil cooler pipes. Where necessary replace the pipes.
Are You Affected?
7 Series built between 10 May 2016 and 27 March 2017 may be included. BMW estimates 37 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 0017770100 or the DVSA reference R/2017/167. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series, 7 Series - High Security and 2 moreChecking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness | Urgent | R/2026/092 | |
| 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 | |
| 2 Series Active, 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series and 5 moreHydraulic brake system unit replacement | Urgent | R/2024/414 | |
| 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series, M5Replace double universal joint (Steering) | Urgent | R/2024/409 | |
| 1 Series, 2 Series Active, 5 Series, 5 Series Touring and 10 moreIntegrated braking system | Urgent | R/2024/383 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2017/132 on 11 Apr 2017, for driveshaft universal joint may break. The one launched after it was R/2017/171 on 5 Jun 2017, for front passenger airbag maynot deploy correctly. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/167, launched 22 May 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.