BMW X5, X6, X6M Recall R/2018/262: Due To A Fault At The Vehicles Assembly Line Some Wheel Bolts May Not Have Been Tightened…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 8 Oct 2018
- Launched
- 19
- vehicles in the UK
- 0036030200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5, X6, X6M vehicles built between 12 July 2018 and 1 August 2018. Due to a fault at the vehicles assembly line some wheel bolts may not have been tightened to specification. The dealer will replace the wheel bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a fault at the vehicles assembly line some wheel bolts may not have been tightened to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DUE TO A FAULT AT THE VEHICLES ASSEMBLY LINE SOME WHEEL BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION Defect: Due to a fault at the vehicles assembly line some wheel bolts may not have been tightened to specification. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the wheel bolts will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: due to a fault at the vehicles assembly line some wheel bolts may not have been tightened to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the wheel bolts.
Are You Affected?
X5, X6, X6M built between 12 July 2018 and 1 August 2018 may be included. BMW estimates 19 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 0036030200 or the DVSA reference R/2018/262. 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/2018/242 on 24 Sep 2018, for crash protection plate for the high pressure fuel pump was not installed in 3 cylinder…. The one launched after it was R/2018/260 on 15 Oct 2018, for software fault in crankshaft sensor. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/262, launched 8 October 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.