BMW 3 Series Recall R/2019/290: The Foldable Rear Centre Head Restraint Interlock Was Not Welded According To…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Apr 2020
- Launched
- 1,737
- vehicles in the UK
- 0052910100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 3 Series vehicles built between 5 July 2019 and 31 July 2019. The rear center head restraint interlock was not welded according to specification. The dealer will replace the center rear head restraint. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear center head restraint interlock was not welded according to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FOLDABLE REAR CENTRE HEAD RESTRAINT INTERLOCK WAS NOT WELDED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The rear center head restraint interlock was not welded according to specification. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the center rear head restraint will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the foldable rear centre head restraint interlock was not welded according to specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the center rear head restraint.
Are You Affected?
3 Series built between 5 July 2019 and 31 July 2019 may be included. BMW estimates 1,737 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 0052910100 or the DVSA reference R/2019/290. 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/2019/290, launched 7 April 2020. 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.