BMW X3 Recall R/2023/234: On Affected Vehicles The Bolted Connection For The Starter-generator May Not Have Been…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 31 Jul 2023
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061810700
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X3 vehicles built between 1 February 2022 and 5 October 2022. The bolted connection for the starter-generator may not have been tightened onto the body (ground) according to specifications. The dealer will check and rework the ground connection for the starter generator if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolted connection for the starter-generator may not have been tightened onto the body (ground) according to specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the bolted connection for the starter-generator may not have been tightened onto the body (ground) according to specifications. Defect: On affected vehicles the bolted connection for the starter-generator may not have been tightened onto the body (ground) according to specifications. Remedy: Check and rework the ground connection for the starter generator if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the bolted connection for the starter-generator may not have been tightened onto the body (ground) according to specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check and rework the ground connection for the starter generator if required.
Are You Affected?
X3 built between 1 February 2022 and 5 October 2022 may be included. BMW estimates 6 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 0061810700 or the DVSA reference R/2023/234. 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/2023/233 on 31 Jul 2023, for on affected vehicles the bolted connection to the starter-generator may not have been…. The one launched after it was R/2023/235 on 1 Aug 2023, for on affected vehicles due to a supplier component production process error a damaged…. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/234, launched 31 July 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.