BMW X5 Recall R/2021/067: Some 22 Continental Tyres Were Produced Out Of Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 19 Feb 2021
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- 00361802000036200200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5 vehicles built between 24 January 2020 and 22 July 2020. Some 22, Continental tyres were produced out of specification. The dealer will inspect the tyres for a specific DOT and mould number and will be replaced if found to be within the faulty range. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some 22, Continental tyres were produced out of specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SOME 22 CONTINENTAL TYRES WERE PRODUCED OUT OF SPECIFICATION Defect: Some 22� Continental tyres were produced out of specification. Remedy: The tyres will be inspected for a specific DOT and mould number and will be replaced if found to be within the faulty range.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: some 22 continental tyres were produced out of specification.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the tyres for a specific DOT and mould number and will be replaced if found to be within the faulty range.
Are You Affected?
X5 built between 24 January 2020 and 22 July 2020 may be included. BMW estimates 4 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 00361802000036200200 or the DVSA reference R/2021/067. 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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| 2 Series Active, 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series and 5 moreHydraulic brake system unit replacement | Urgent | R/2024/414 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2021/037 on 9 Feb 2021, for the exhaust gas recirculation cooler could leak over time. The one launched after it was R/2021/054 on 22 Feb 2021, for the integrated brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/067, launched 19 February 2021. 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.