BMW M6 Recall R/2020/081: The Fixings Of The High Level 3RD Brake Light Could Come Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 30 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 615
- vehicles in the UK
- 0063700100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled M6 vehicles built between 18 March 2013 and 28 May 2018. The 3rd brake light may not be correctly secured to the vehicle. The dealer will rework connections of the 3rd brake light new nuts will be fitted with thread locking agent applied to the threads to prevent them coming loose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The 3rd brake light may not be correctly secured to the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FIXINGS OF THE HIGH LEVEL 3RD BRAKE LIGHT COULD COME LOOSE Defect: The 3rd brake light may not be correctly secured to the vehicle. Remedy: Connections of the 3rd brake light will be reworked new nuts will be fitted with thread locking agent applied to the threads to prevent them coming loose.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the fixings of the high level 3RD brake light could come loose.
The Fix
The dealer will rework connections of the 3rd brake light new nuts will be fitted with thread locking agent applied to the threads to prevent them coming loose.
Are You Affected?
M6 built between 18 March 2013 and 28 May 2018 may be included. BMW estimates 615 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 0063700100 or the DVSA reference R/2020/081. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series, 6 Series, Alpina, M5 and 1 moreRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2012/039 | |
| 1 Series, 3 Series, X1, Z4Plug in contact cable may malfunction | Book soon | R/2018/132 | |
| 5 Series, 7 SeriesBrake switch may be activated permanently | Urgent | R/2017/193 | |
| 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 SeriesBrake lights may fail to operate remain on or flicker | Urgent | R/1999/104 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2020/067 on 23 Mar 2020, for the rear spoiler attached to the top edge of the tailgate adjoining the rear of the roo…. The one launched after it was R/2019/288 on 1 Apr 2020, for the steering gear tie rod may not have been assembled with the required spherical washer. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/081, launched 30 March 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.