BMW I01 Recall R/2019/147: The Printed Circuit Board Was Not Manufactured According To Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 May 2019
- Launched
- 59
- vehicles in the UK
- 0012020500
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled I01 vehicles built between 11 May 2015 and 5 February 2018. The electric motor electronics are not manufactured to specification. The dealer will replace the electric motor electronics EME of vehicles affected. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electric motor electronics are not manufactured to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The electric motor electronics are not manufactured to specification. Remedy: The electric motor electronics EME of vehicles affected will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the printed circuit board was not manufactured according to specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the electric motor electronics EME of vehicles affected.
Are You Affected?
I01 built between 11 May 2015 and 5 February 2018 may be included. BMW estimates 59 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 0012020500 or the DVSA reference R/2019/147. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| I01Ventilation line may rub against positive battery cable | Urgent | R/2017/123 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2019/091 on 22 Mar 2019, for incorrect tightening torque of left front seat fixing bolts. The one launched after it was R/2019/168 on 24 Jun 2019, for an incorrect installation of the head airbags on driver and passenger side would result in…. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/147, launched 22 May 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.