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BMW X3 M40D Recall R/2023/113: The Affected Vehicles Possibly Have An Inadequate Laser Weld Seam On The Seat…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2023/113, campaign code 0052100200. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
17 Apr 2023
Launched
1
vehicles in the UK
0052100200
Manufacturer’s campaign code

BMW recalled X3 M40D vehicles built between 12 March 2021 and 12 March 2021. The affected vehicles possibly have an inadequate laser weld seam on the seat mechanism/frame of the driver,s or front passenger seat. The dealer will replace the defective seat mechanism and backrest frame on the affected front seat. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The affected vehicles possibly have an inadequate laser weld seam on the seat mechanism/frame of the driver,s or front passenger seat.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: The affected vehicles possibly have an inadequate laser weld seam on the seat mechanism/frame of the driver s or front passenger seat. Defect: The affected vehicles possibly have an inadequate laser weld seam on the seat mechanism/frame of the driver�s or front passenger seat. Remedy: Replace the defective seat mechanism and backrest frame on the affected front seat.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: the affected vehicles possibly have an inadequate laser weld seam on the seat mechanism/frame of the driver s or front passenger seat.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the defective seat mechanism and backrest frame on the affected front seat.

Are You Affected?

X3 M40D built between 12 March 2021 and 12 March 2021 may be included. BMW estimates 1 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
  2. Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0052100200 or the DVSA reference R/2023/113. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2023/071 on 20 Mar 2023, for on certain vehicles the Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit may have an incorrect…. The one launched after it was R/2023/127 on 1 May 2023, for in rare cases the lower section of the outer seat belts may have been trapped behind the…. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2023.

Source: DVSA recall R/2023/113, launched 17 April 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.