BMW X3 Recall R/2019/038: Rear Spoiler To Boot Lid May Not Be Attached Securely, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 8 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 436
- vehicles in the UK
- 0051670400
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X3 vehicles built between 5 April 2018 and 14 January 2019. Vehicles may not have had the rear spoiler properly attached. The dealer will inspect the screw connection of the rear spoiler and if necessary screws installed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles may not have had the rear spoiler properly attached.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SPOILER TO BOOT LID MAY NOT BE ATTACHED SECURELY Defect: Vehicles may not have had the rear spoiler properly attached Remedy: The screw connection of the rear spoiler will be inspected and if necessary screws installed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear spoiler to boot lid may not be attached securely.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the screw connection of the rear spoiler and if necessary screws installed.
Are You Affected?
X3 built between 5 April 2018 and 14 January 2019 may be included. BMW estimates 436 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 0051670400 or the DVSA reference R/2019/038. 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/2019/192 on 1 Jul 2019, for movements of the connector of the blower regulator wiring harness could lead to frictional…. The one launched after it was R/2019/366 on 23 Jul 2019, for wheel bolts on left side may not have been tightened correctly. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/038, launched 8 July 2019. 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.