BMW 5 Series Recall R/2021/363: Thermal Ageing Of Inline Fuse Located On The Front Right Spring Strut Dome, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 25 Oct 2021
- Launched
- 8,875
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061011700 � BMW
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 5 Series vehicles built between 1 August 1988 and 1 June 1989. Thermal ageing of an inline fuse located on the front right spring strut dome. The dealer will modify the circuit to a later specification and replace the fuse. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Thermal ageing of an inline fuse located on the front right spring strut dome.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THERMAL AGEING OF INLINE FUSE LOCATED ON THE FRONT RIGHT SPRING STRUT DOME Defect: Thermal ageing of an inline fuse located on the front right spring strut dome. Remedy: Modify the circuit to a later specification and replace the fuse.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: thermal ageing of inline fuse located on the front right spring strut dome.
The Fix
The dealer will modify the circuit to a later specification and replace the fuse.
Are You Affected?
5 Series built between 1 August 1988 and 1 June 1989 may be included. BMW estimates 8,875 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 0061011700 � BMW or the DVSA reference R/2021/363. 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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| 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 3 Series, 3 Series PHEV and 14 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2025/405 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2021/362 on 25 Oct 2021, for the a-pillar cover holder may not have been correctly fastened. The one launched after it was R/2021/427 on 13 Dec 2021, for incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during production. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/363, 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.