BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series Gran And 1 More Recall R/2023/071: On Certain Vehicles The Body Domain Controller (BDC) Control Unit May Have An Incorrect…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 Mar 2023
- Launched
- 538
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061510700
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series Gran and 1 more vehicles built between 23 August 2021 and 22 October 2022. The Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit may have an incorrect setting applied to it. The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a check of the settings and if necessary perform a reset on the BDC control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit may have an incorrect setting applied to it.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On certain vehicles the Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit may have an incorrect setting applied to it. Defect: On certain vehicles the Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit may have an incorrect setting applied to it. Remedy: Conduct a check of the settings and if necessary perform a reset on the BDC control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on certain vehicles the Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit may have an incorrect setting applied to it.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a check of the settings and if necessary perform a reset on the BDC control unit.
Are You Affected?
2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series Gran and 1 more built between 23 August 2021 and 22 October 2022 may be included. BMW estimates 538 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 0061510700 or the DVSA reference R/2023/071. 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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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2023/055 on 21 Feb 2023, for the seat module control unit controls the seat functions and after initialisation…. The one launched after it was R/2023/113 on 17 Apr 2023, for the affected vehicles possibly have an inadequate laser weld seam on the seat…. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/071, launched 20 March 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.