BMW B3, D3 Recall R/2022/079: The Plug-in Contact Of The Positive Battery Cable On The Front Power Distribution Box Can…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Jun 2018
- Launched
- 700
- vehicles in the UK
- 00610505000061770400
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled B3, D3 vehicles built between 1 December 2009 and 31 October 2011. The plug-in contact of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box can become damaged by vehicle vibrations and frictional corrosion. The dealer will replace the plug-in contact on the positive battery cable by installing a repair cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The plug-in contact of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box can become damaged by vehicle vibrations and frictional corrosion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE PLUG-IN CONTACT OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ON THE FRONT POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX CAN BECOME DAMAGED BY VEHICLE VIBRATIONS AND FRICTIONAL CORROSION Defect: The plug-in contact of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box can become damaged by vehicle vibrations and frictional corrosion. Remedy: Replace the plug-in contact on the positive battery cable by installing a repair cable.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the plug-in contact of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box can become damaged by vehicle vibrations and frictional corrosion.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the plug-in contact on the positive battery cable by installing a repair cable.
Are You Affected?
B3, D3 built between 1 December 2009 and 31 October 2011 may be included. BMW estimates 700 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 00610505000061770400 or the DVSA reference R/2022/079. 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 blower-regulator wiring could be damaged and could lead to partial contact of individual wire strands | Low | R/2021/408 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2018/132 on 7 Jun 2018, for plug in contact cable may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2018/148 on 27 Jun 2018, for variation to electrical resistance in the blower regulator wiring harness connector. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/079, launched 7 June 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.