BMW 5 Series, 7 Series Recall R/2017/193: Brake Switch May Be Activated Permanently, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Jun 2017
- Launched
- 24
- vehicles in the UK
- 0035190100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 5 Series, 7 Series vehicles built between 19 May 2017 and 20 May 2017. The ball head connecting the brake pedal and the master brake cylinder the ball head might not be locked properly into the ball cage. The dealer will replace if necessary the pedal mechanism. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ball head connecting the brake pedal and the master brake cylinder the ball head might not be locked properly into the ball cage. If the driver accidentally pulls up the brake pedal the brake switch would be activated permanently. This will cause: The brake lamps to be illuminated even while driving A Check Control Message would not alert the driver. An engine start or gear selection would be possible without brake actuation. If the driver's door were opened after switching off the engine the gear would not switch automatically to P as designed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE SWITCH MAY BE ACTIVATED PERMANENTLY Defect: The ball head connecting the brake pedal and the master brake cylinder the ball head might not be locked properly into the ball cage. If the driver accidentally pulls up the brake pedal the brake switch would be activated permanently. This will cause: The brake lamps to be illuminated even while driving A Check Control Message would not alert the driver. An engine start or gear selection would be possible without brake actuation. If the driver's door were opened after switching off the engine the gear would not switch automatically to P as designed. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the locking of the ball head on the brake pedal. If necessary the pedal mechanism will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake switch may be activated permanently.
The Fix
The dealer will replace if necessary the pedal mechanism.
Are You Affected?
5 Series, 7 Series built between 19 May 2017 and 20 May 2017 may be included. BMW estimates 24 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 0035190100 or the DVSA reference R/2017/193. 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/2017/171 on 5 Jun 2017, for front passenger airbag maynot deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2017/224 on 7 Jul 2017, for oil cooler may leak. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/193, launched 20 June 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.