BMW M2, M4 Recall R/2020/352: The Damping Elements May Be Missing From Some Injectors Which Could Affect Fuel Lines And…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Dec 2020
- Launched
- 24
- vehicles in the UK
- 0013270300
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled M2, M4 vehicles built between 2 March 2020 and 31 August 2020. The damping elements may be missing from some injectors which could affect fuel lines and lead to leaks. The dealer will check and install/replace damping elements. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The damping elements may be missing from some injectors which could affect fuel lines and lead to leaks.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE DAMPING ELEMENTS MAY BE MISSING FROM SOME INJECTORS WHICH COULD AFFECT FUEL LINES AND LEAD TO LEAKS Defect: On affected vehicles the damping elements may be missing from some injectors which could affect fuel lines and lead to leaks. Remedy: Check and install/replace damping elements. Replace high pressure fuel rail if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the damping elements may be missing from some injectors which could affect fuel lines and lead to leaks.
The Fix
The dealer will check and install/replace damping elements.
Are You Affected?
M2, M4 built between 2 March 2020 and 31 August 2020 may be included. BMW estimates 24 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 0013270300 or the DVSA reference R/2020/352. 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/2020/347 on 30 Nov 2020, for on affected vehicles there is a possible failure of the fuel tank welding joint which…. The one launched after it was R/2020/283 on 14 Dec 2020, for remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/352, launched 7 December 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.