BMW 7 Series Recall R/2023/055: The Seat Module Control Unit Controls The Seat Functions And After Initialisation…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Feb 2023
- Launched
- 48
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061460700
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 7 Series vehicles built between 25 February 2022 and 17 January 2023. The ,seat module, control unit controls the seat functions and after initialisation continuously transmits the seat position to the airbag control unit. The dealer will program the seat module control unit for all seats. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ,seat module, control unit controls the seat functions and after initialisation continuously transmits the seat position to the airbag control unit. A software error can lead to the loss of the initialisation function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The seat module control unit controls the seat functions and after initialisation continuously transmits the seat position to the airbag control unit. A software error can lead to the loss of the initialisation function. Defect: The �seat module� control unit controls the seat functions and after initialisation continuously transmits the seat position to the airbag control unit. A software error can lead to the loss of the initialisation function. Remedy: Program the seat module control unit for all seats.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the loss of the initialisation function.
The Fix
The dealer will program the seat module control unit for all seats.
Are You Affected?
7 Series built between 25 February 2022 and 17 January 2023 may be included. BMW estimates 48 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 0061460700 or the DVSA reference R/2023/055. 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/2023/055, launched 21 February 2023. 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.