BMW 4 Sepies, 6 Series, M4 Recall R/2017/244: Front Seat Fixing Mechanism May Be Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Sep 2017
- Launched
- 50
- vehicles in the UK
- 0052810100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 4 Sepies, 6 Series, M4 vehicles built between 7 July 2017 and 18 July 2017. Due to a fault in the supplier's production process the bolt on the outer side of the seat mechanism on both front seats might not have been fixed properly. The dealer will check the bolt on the seat mechanism for excessive clearance and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a fault in the supplier's production process the bolt on the outer side of the seat mechanism on both front seats might not have been fixed properly. In cases where the bolt loosens the customer would be alerted by noise coming from the seat and a noticeable increase in seat clearance/movement. If this is ignored by the customer the securing bolt on the outer side of the seat might come off. If the securing bolt comes off the seat can move backwards in a rear end crash situation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEAT FIXING MECHANISM MAY BE INSECURE Defect: Due to a fault in the supplier's production process the bolt on the outer side of the seat mechanism on both front seats might not have been fixed properly. In cases where the bolt loosens the customer would be alerted by noise coming from the seat and a noticeable increase in seat clearance/movement. If this is ignored by the customer the securing bolt on the outer side of the seat might come off. If the securing bolt comes off the seat can move backwards in a rear end crash situation. Remedy: The bolt on the seat mechanism will be checked for excessive clearance and if necessary replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seat fixing mechanism may be insecure.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bolt on the seat mechanism for excessive clearance and if necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
4 Sepies, 6 Series, M4 built between 7 July 2017 and 18 July 2017 may be included. BMW estimates 50 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 0052810100 or the DVSA reference R/2017/244. 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/2017/224 on 7 Jul 2017, for oil cooler may leak. The one launched after it was R/2017/274 on 21 Sep 2017, for steering rack might lock. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/244, launched 1 September 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.