BMW X1 Recall R/2022/340: One Or Both Of The Front Panoramic Sunroof Drain Tubes May Be Cracked This Could Result In…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 28 Nov 2022
- Launched
- 77
- vehicles in the UK
- BMW - 0054610100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X1 vehicles built between 30 June 2022 and 15 September 2022. One or both of the front panoramic sunroof drain tubes may be cracked this could result in water entering the interior of the vehicle. The dealer will check on the affected vehicles both front drain tubes and if required the tubes repaired. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One or both of the front panoramic sunroof drain tubes may be cracked this could result in water entering the interior of the vehicle. The wiring harness and body control unit (BCP) can be exposed to water and damaged. If water enters the BCP control unit the electrical function could be impaired.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: One or both of the front panoramic sunroof drain tubes may be cracked this could result in water entering the interior of the vehicle. The wiring harness and body control unit (BCP) can be exposed to water and damaged. Defect: One or both of the front panoramic sunroof drain tubes may be cracked this could result in water entering the interior of the vehicle. The wiring harness and body control unit (BCP) can be exposed to water and damaged. If water enters the BCP control unit the electrical function could be impaired. Remedy: On the affected vehicles both front drain tubes will be checked and if required the tubes repaired.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in water entering the interior of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will check on the affected vehicles both front drain tubes and if required the tubes repaired.
Are You Affected?
X1 built between 30 June 2022 and 15 September 2022 may be included. BMW estimates 77 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.
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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 BMW - 0054610100 or the DVSA reference R/2022/340. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2022/340, launched 28 November 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.