BMW 1 Series, 2 Series, 5 Series And 4 More Recall R/2021/442: The Material Quality Of The Screws Used For Seat Belts And Rear Seats May Not Be To…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Dec 2021
- Launched
- 38
- vehicles in the UK
- 0072370200 � BMW
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series, 2 Series, 5 Series and 4 more vehicles built between 21 October 2021 and 2 December 2021. The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification. The dealer will replace the screws in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE MATERIAL QUALITY OF THE SCREWS USED FOR SEAT BELTS AND REAR SEATS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATIONS. Defect: The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the screws will be replaced in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the material quality of the screws used for seat belts and rear seats may not be to specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the screws in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.
Are You Affected?
1 Series, 2 Series, 5 Series and 4 more built between 21 October 2021 and 2 December 2021 may be included. BMW estimates 38 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 0072370200 � BMW or the DVSA reference R/2021/442. 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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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2021/430 on 13 Dec 2021, for excessive increase of cooling system temperature could lead to a bursting of the heater…. The one launched after it was R/2022/020 on 26 Jan 2022, for crash pads may not have been installed on the high voltage battery during vehicle assembly. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/442, launched 29 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.