BMW 1 Series Recall R/2018/027: Backrest Could Fold Forward Under Heavy Load, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Feb 2018
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- A180412771
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series vehicles. The latching element of the Easy Entry Kit on the driver's seat does not lock correctly into the lower swinging arm. The recall notice describes the fix as: the vehicle that is likely to be affected will be recalled and a new seat mechanism fitted. R/2018/027 refers. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The latching element of the Easy Entry Kit on the driver's seat does not lock correctly into the lower swinging arm. As a result the backrest could fold under heavy load such as in a collision or unsecured load in the rear and harsh braking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BACKREST COULD FOLD FORWARD UNDER HEAVY LOAD Defect: The latching element of the Easy Entry Kit on the driver's seat does not lock correctly into the lower swinging arm. As a result the backrest could fold under heavy load such as in a collision or unsecured load in the rear and harsh braking. Remedy: The vehicle that is likely to be affected will be recalled and a new seat mechanism fitted. R/2018/027 refers.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: backrest could fold forward under heavy load.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the vehicle that is likely to be affected will be recalled and a new seat mechanism fitted. R/2018/027 refers.
Are You Affected?
1 Series may be included. BMW estimates 1 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 A180412771 or the DVSA reference R/2018/027. 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/2017/258 on 2 Oct 2017, for the emergency locking retractor (elr) in the front seat belt assemblies may be faulty. The one launched after it was R/2018/073 on 19 Mar 2018, for rear spoiler may be insecure. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/027, launched 5 February 2018. 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.