BMW 3 Series Recall R/2021/268: Some Vehicles May Be Susceptible To Damage To The Anti-corrosion Coating Of The Lower…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Jul 2021
- Launched
- 277,987
- vehicles in the UK
- 0032370100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 3 Series vehicles built between 1 August 1990 and 24 August 2000. Some vehicles may be susceptible to damage to the anti-corrosion coating of the lower steering shaft. The dealer will replace the steering shaft. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may be susceptible to damage to the anti-corrosion coating of the lower steering shaft.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SOME VEHICLES MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE TO THE ANTI-CORROSION COATING OF THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT Defect: Some vehicles may be susceptible to damage to the anti-corrosion coating of the lower steering shaft. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the steering shaft must be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: some vehicles may be susceptible to damage to the anti-corrosion coating of the lower steering shaft.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the steering shaft.
Are You Affected?
3 Series built between 1 August 1990 and 24 August 2000 may be included. BMW estimates 277,987 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 0032370100 or the DVSA reference R/2021/268. 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/2021/267 on 13 Jul 2021, for the brake pedal shaft could become detached from the pedal controls bearing mount. The one launched after it was R/2021/288 on 9 Aug 2021, for the tandam vacuum/oil pump may fail. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/268, launched 13 July 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.