BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series And 1 More Recall R/2022/261: In Rare Cases The Starter Motor Can Inadvertently Be Activated Permanently Presenting A…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Sep 2022
- Launched
- 25,982
- vehicles in the UK
- BMW 0012770500
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series and 1 more vehicles built between 15 September 2015 and 29 June 2020. In rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a risk of a thermal event. The dealer will rework the starter motor assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a risk of a thermal event.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: In rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a risk of a thermal event Defect: In rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a risk of a thermal event. Remedy: Rework the starter motor assembly.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: in rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a risk of a thermal event.
The Fix
The dealer will rework the starter motor assembly.
Are You Affected?
3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series and 1 more built between 15 September 2015 and 29 June 2020 may be included. BMW estimates 25,982 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 BMW 0012770500 or the DVSA reference R/2022/261. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series, 7 Series - High Security and 2 moreChecking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness | Urgent | R/2026/092 | |
| 2 Series, 3 Series, 3 Series Touring, 4 Series and 7 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2026/054 | |
| 1 Series, 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 3 Series and 3 moreReplace the driver’s airbag: takata PSDI-5 | Urgent | R/2025/327 | |
| 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 | |
| 5 SeriesProgram control units (CoC documents) | Low | R/2026/075 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2022/257 on 22 Aug 2022, for screw connections of some seats and seatbelts may not have been properly tightened during…. The one launched after it was R/2022/280 on 3 Oct 2022, for the high-pressure fuel rail may not have been produced according to specifications. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/261, launched 12 September 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.