BMW I20 Recall R/2021/428: The Holding Force For The Tailgate May Be Too Low To Hold The Tailgate Up, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 13 Dec 2021
- Launched
- 193
- vehicles in the UK
- 00513205000051330500 - BMWi
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled I20 vehicles built between 17 February 2021 and 12 October 2021. The holding force for the tailgate may be too low to hold the tailgate up. The dealer will update software in the control unit for the tailgate (HKFM) and where necessary replace the MPAD control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The holding force for the tailgate may be too low to hold the tailgate up.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE HOLDING FORCE FOR THE TAILGATE MAY BE TOO LOW TO HOLD THE TAILGATE UP Defect: The holding force for the tailgate may be too low to hold the tailgate up. Remedy: Software in the control unit for the tailgate will be updated (HKFM) and where necessary replace the MPAD control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the holding force for the tailgate may be too low to hold the tailgate up.
The Fix
The dealer will update software in the control unit for the tailgate (HKFM) and where necessary replace the MPAD control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
I20 built between 17 February 2021 and 12 October 2021 may be included. BMW estimates 193 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 00513205000051330500 - BMWi or the DVSA reference R/2021/428. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I20Incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during production | Book soon | R/2021/427 | |
| XMChecking and if necessary replacing the tailgate trim | Book soon | R/2024/157 | |
| X6, X6MThe rear spoiler attached to the top edge of the tailgate adjoining the rear of the roo can be inadequately bonded on the right hand side | Book soon | R/2020/067 | |
| X3Rear spoiler to boot lid may not be attached securely | Book soon | R/2019/038 | |
| 1 SeriesBackrest could fold forward under heavy load | Urgent | R/2018/027 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2021/427 on 13 Dec 2021, for incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during production. The one launched after it was R/2021/430 on 13 Dec 2021, for excessive increase of cooling system temperature could lead to a bursting of the heater…. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/428, launched 13 December 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.