BMW IX3 Recall R/2021/361: In Rare Cases Due To A Software Error The Fast Intermediate Circuit Discharge Is Triggered…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Oct 2021
- Launched
- 384
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061030600 � BMW
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled IX3 vehicles built between 9 June 2020 and 26 May 2021. In rare cases due to a software error the fast intermediate circuit discharge is triggered late. The dealer will update on the affected vehicles software in the Battery Management Unit (BMU) by reprogramming. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In rare cases due to a software error the fast intermediate circuit discharge is triggered late.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IN RARE CASES DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR THE FAST INTERMEDIATE CIRCUIT DISCHARGE IS TRIGGERED LATE Defect: In rare cases due to a software error the fast intermediate circuit discharge is triggered late. Remedy: On the affected vehicles software in the Battery Management Unit (BMU) will be updated by reprogramming.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: in rare cases due to a software error the fast intermediate circuit discharge is triggered late.
The Fix
The dealer will update on the affected vehicles software in the Battery Management Unit (BMU) by reprogramming. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
IX3 built between 9 June 2020 and 26 May 2021 may be included. BMW estimates 384 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 0061030600 � BMW or the DVSA reference R/2021/361. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| IX3Check the head airbag threaded connection; rework if necessary | Urgent | R/2026/224 | |
| IX3Replacing the convenience charging electronics | Urgent | R/2026/215 | |
| I4, IX, IX3On affected vehicles due to a supplier component production process error a damaged Combined Charging Unit may have been installed | Low | R/2023/235 | |
| I4, IX, IX1, IX3A cable bridge connection connecting two circuit boards within the cell supervision circuit (CSC) might not have been installed properly | Low | R/2023/133 | |
| X3Programming control units (Steering gear) | Urgent | R/2025/535 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2021/299 on 23 Aug 2021, for the oil filter line could come into contact with the brake line. The one launched after it was R/2021/362 on 25 Oct 2021, for the a-pillar cover holder may not have been correctly fastened. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/361, launched 19 October 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.