BMW X5 Recall R/2021/299: The Oil Filter Line Could Come Into Contact With The Brake Line, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Aug 2021
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 0051420100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5 vehicles built between 22 November 2000 and 22 November 2000. The oil filter line may come into contact with the brake line. The dealer will install a modified rubber spacer and replace any brake lines showing signs of chafing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The oil filter line may come into contact with the brake line.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE OIL FILTER LINE COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE LINE Defect: The oil filter line may come into contact with the brake line. Remedy: Install a modified rubber spacer and replace any brake lines showing signs of chafing.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the oil filter line could come into contact with the brake line.
The Fix
The dealer will install a modified rubber spacer and replace any brake lines showing signs of chafing.
Are You Affected?
X5 built between 22 November 2000 and 22 November 2000 may be included. BMW estimates 1 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 0051420100 or the DVSA reference R/2021/299. 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/2021/307 on 19 Aug 2021, for the steering column shaft could detach from the double joint. The one launched after it was R/2021/361 on 19 Oct 2021, for in rare cases due to a software error the fast intermediate circuit discharge is triggered…. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/299, launched 23 August 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.