BMW X5, X5M, X6 And 1 More Recall R/2021/072: The Front Axle Support (Subframe) Welding Process Has Not Been Completed According To…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 11 Nov 2020
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- 0031020200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5, X5M, X6 and 1 more vehicles built between 29 May 2020 and 17 June 2020. The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications. The dealer will replace the front axle support. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (SUBFRAME) WELDING PROCESS HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications. Remedy: Replace the front axle support.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front axle support.
Are You Affected?
X5, X5M, X6 and 1 more built between 29 May 2020 and 17 June 2020 may be included. BMW estimates 10 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 0031020200 or the DVSA reference R/2021/072. 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/2020/299 on 22 Oct 2020, for remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit. The one launched after it was R/2020/343 on 23 Nov 2020, for an additional crash pad is required behind the auxiliary battery. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/072, launched 11 November 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.