BMW 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series And 3 More Recall R/2021/085: Affected Vehicles May Be Fitted With Brake Discs Which Are Not To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Mar 2021
- Launched
- 705
- vehicles in the UK
- 0034560200 0034570200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series and 3 more vehicles built between 27 January 2021 and 5 February 2021. Some vehicles may be fitted with brake discs which were not produced according to the specifications. The dealer will check the brake discs and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may be fitted with brake discs which were not produced according to the specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY BE FITTED WITH BRAKE DISCS WHICH ARE NOT TO SPECIFICATION Defect: Affected vehicles may be fitted with brake discs which were not produced according to the specifications Remedy: On the affected vehicles the brake discs will be checked and if necessary replaced
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: affected vehicles may be fitted with brake discs which are not to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check the brake discs and if necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series and 3 more built between 27 January 2021 and 5 February 2021 may be included. BMW estimates 705 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 0034560200 0034570200 or the DVSA reference R/2021/085. 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/2021/064 on 15 Mar 2021, for the blower regulator wiring could be damaged and could lead to partial contact of…. The one launched after it was R/2021/099 on 29 Mar 2021, for the rear drive shafts may not fulfil the durability requirements. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/085, launched 15 March 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.