BMW M3 Recall R/2022/050: It Is Possible A Screw Of Mechatronics Transmission Control May Be Missing, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Feb 2022
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 0024660100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled M3 vehicles built between 30 November 2021 and 30 November 2021. A screw of mechatronics transmission control may be missing. The dealer will replace the mechatronics unit inside the transmission. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A screw of mechatronics transmission control may be missing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IT IS POSSIBLE A SCREW OF MECHATRONICS TRANSMISSION CONTROL MAY BE MISSING Defect: It is possible that a screw of mechatronics transmission control may be missing. Remedy: The mechatronics unit will be replaced inside the transmission
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: it is possible a screw of mechatronics transmission control may be missing.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the mechatronics unit inside the transmission.
Are You Affected?
M3 built between 30 November 2021 and 30 November 2021 may be included. BMW estimates 1 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 0024660100 or the DVSA reference R/2022/050. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Series, 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 2 Series and 22 moreTakata driver and/or passenger airbag recall (Global VINs) | Urgent | R/2025/349 | |
| 3 Series Touring, M3, M3 Touring, X3 and 5 moreOn affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module | Low | R/2023/354 | |
| 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 2 Series, 2 Series Active and 21 moreA possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture | Urgent | R/2023/016 | |
| 3 Series Touring, M3It is possible that a damaged seat belt may have been installed into the vehicle during production | Urgent | R/2022/323 | |
| 3 Series, M3The screw connection of the front seat belt buckle assembly to the seat frame may not be tightened properly | Urgent | R/2021/168 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before 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. The one launched after it was R/2022/064 on 14 Mar 2022, for the HV batteries may fail due to impurities in the production process. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/050, launched 21 February 2022. 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.