BMW X5, X6 Recall R/2019/192: Movements Of The Connector Of The Blower Regulator Wiring Harness Could Lead To Frictional…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 31,601
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061100500.0061890500
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5, X6 vehicles built between 13 December 2006 and 21 August 2011. The blower regulator wiring could be damaged increasing the risk of fire. The dealer will check the connection of the blower-regulator and reworked and if necessary the blower regulator will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The blower regulator wiring could be damaged increasing the risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MOVEMENTS OF THE CONNECTOR OF THE BLOWER REGULATOR WIRING HARNESS COULD LEAD TO FRICTIONAL CORROSION Defect: The blower regulator wiring could be damaged increasing the risk of fire. Remedy: The connection of the blower-regulator will be checked and reworked and if necessary the blower regulator will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: movements of the connector of the blower regulator wiring harness could lead to frictional corrosion.
The Fix
The dealer will check the connection of the blower-regulator and reworked and if necessary the blower regulator will be replaced.
Are You Affected?
X5, X6 built between 13 December 2006 and 21 August 2011 may be included. BMW estimates 31,601 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 0061100500.0061890500 or the DVSA reference R/2019/192. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2019/192, launched 1 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.