BMW X1 Recall R/2019/071: Rear Lights May Be Fixed With Incorrect Securing Nuts, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Mar 2019
- Launched
- 3,722
- vehicles in the UK
- 0063570100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X1 vehicles built between 5 October 2018 and 18 January 2019. The rear lights of affected vehicles might be fixed with securing nuts which may not have been produced to supplier specifications. The dealer will check the rear lights and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear lights of affected vehicles might be fixed with securing nuts which may not have been produced to supplier specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR LIGHTS MAY BE FIXED WITH INCORRECT SECURING NUTS Defect: The rear lights of affected vehicles might be fixed with securing nuts which may not have been produced to supplier specifications. Remedy: The rear lights will be checked and if necessary replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear lights may be fixed with incorrect securing nuts.
The Fix
The dealer will check the rear lights and if necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
X1 built between 5 October 2018 and 18 January 2019 may be included. BMW estimates 3,722 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 0063570100 or the DVSA reference R/2019/071. 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/2019/057 on 1 Mar 2019, for auxiliary water pump's electronic circuit board could lead to a short circuit. The one launched after it was R/2019/086 on 22 Mar 2019, for potential rupture of driver front air bag inflator. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/071, launched 4 March 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.