BMW 7 Series, 8 Series, 8 Series Gran And 6 More Recall R/2021/054: The Integrated Brake System Hydraulic Unit May Have Been Produced Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2021/054, campaign code 0034550200. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
22 Feb 2021
Launched
139
vehicles in the UK
0034550200
Manufacturer’s campaign code

BMW recalled 7 Series, 8 Series, 8 Series Gran and 6 more vehicles built between 10 June 2019 and 30 November 2020. The Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly. The dealer will replace the Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: THE INTEGRATED BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED INCORRECTLY Defect: The Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly Remedy: Replace the Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: the integrated brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit.

Are You Affected?

7 Series, 8 Series, 8 Series Gran and 6 more built between 10 June 2019 and 30 November 2020 may be included. BMW estimates 139 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
  2. Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0034550200 or the DVSA reference R/2021/054. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
  3. 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/2021/067 on 19 Feb 2021, for some 22 continental tyres were produced out of specification. The one launched after it was R/2021/064 on 15 Mar 2021, for the blower regulator wiring could be damaged and could lead to partial contact of…. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2021/054, launched 22 February 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.