BMW IX Recall R/2021/362: The A-pillar Cover Holder May Not Have Been Correctly Fastened, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Oct 2021
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- 0051300500� BMWi
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled IX vehicles built between 17 February 2021 and 17 September 2021. The A-pillar cover holder may not have been correctly fastened. The dealer will check the screw connection of the A-pillar cover holder and reworked. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The A-pillar cover holder may not have been correctly fastened.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE A-PILLAR COVER HOLDER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY FASTENED Defect: The A-pillar cover holder may not have been correctly fastened. Remedy: The screw connection of the A-pillar cover holder will be checked and reworked.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the a-pillar cover holder may not have been correctly fastened.
The Fix
The dealer will check the screw connection of the A-pillar cover holder and reworked.
Are You Affected?
IX built between 17 February 2021 and 17 September 2021 may be included. BMW estimates 7 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 0051300500� BMWi or the DVSA reference R/2021/362. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I4, IXReplacing the cell module of the High-Voltage battery | Urgent | R/2025/274 | |
| 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 | |
| I4, IXDuring the supplier s production process of the battery cells a manufacturing defect occurred. During assembly of the cell the cathode plate may have been damaged and a broken piece may have entered the interior of the cell | Stop driving | R/2022/330 | |
| 2 Series Active, IXIn the event of a restraint system fault the airbag warning light or warning message is not displayed to the driver due to a software error | Urgent | R/2022/282 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before 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…. The one launched after it was R/2021/363 on 25 Oct 2021, for thermal ageing of inline fuse located on the front right spring strut dome. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/362, launched 25 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.