BMW B3, D3 Recall R/2021/408: The Blower-regulator Wiring Could Be Damaged And Could Lead To Partial Contact Of…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 May 2018
- Launched
- 2,469
- vehicles in the UK
- 006166040061830400/0500
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled B3, D3 vehicles built between 20 July 2004 and 8 July 2011. The blower-regulator wiring could be damaged and could lead to partial contact of individual wire strands. The dealer will inspect the blower-regulator wiring harness and a new part will be installed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The blower-regulator wiring could be damaged and could lead to partial contact of individual wire strands.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BLOWER-REGULATOR WIRING COULD BE DAMAGED AND COULD LEAD TO PARTIAL CONTACT OF INDIVIDUAL WIRE STRANDS Defect: The blower-regulator wiring could be damaged and could lead to partial contact of individual wire strands. Remedy: The blower-regulator wiring harness will be inspected and a new part will be installed. Additional components will be replaced if necessary as determined at the time of repair.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to partial contact of individual wire strands.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the blower-regulator wiring harness and a new part will be installed.
Are You Affected?
B3, D3 built between 20 July 2004 and 8 July 2011 may be included. BMW estimates 2,469 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 006166040061830400/0500 or the DVSA reference R/2021/408. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B3The driver's front air bag may not deploy as designed | Urgent | R/2021/367 | |
| B3, D3The plug-in contact of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box can become damaged by vehicle vibrations and frictional corrosion | Low | R/2022/079 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2018/101 on 16 Apr 2018, for inflator in driver airbag module may not be produced to specification. The one launched after it was R/2018/132 on 7 Jun 2018, for plug in contact cable may malfunction. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/408, launched 18 May 2018. 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.