BMW X5 Recall R/2021/307: The Steering Column Shaft Could Detach From The Double Joint, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Aug 2021
- Launched
- 882
- vehicles in the UK
- 0032380100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5 vehicles built between 21 September 2000 and 19 January 2001. The steering column shaft assembly may detach from the bottom double joint. The dealer will check the bottom end of the steering shaft and if required resecure the shaft using a new screw. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering column shaft assembly may detach from the bottom double joint.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COULD DETACH FROM THE DOUBLE JOINT Defect: The steering column shaft assembly may detach from the bottom double joint. Remedy: Check the bottom end of the steering shaft and if required resecure the shaft using a new screw.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the steering column shaft could detach from the double joint.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bottom end of the steering shaft and if required resecure the shaft using a new screw.
Are You Affected?
X5 built between 21 September 2000 and 19 January 2001 may be included. BMW estimates 882 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 0032380100 or the DVSA reference R/2021/307. 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/2021/294 on 16 Aug 2021, for static electricity may accumulate in the fuel filler tube. The one launched after it was R/2021/299 on 23 Aug 2021, for the oil filter line could come into contact with the brake line. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/307, launched 19 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.