BMW I7XDRIVE Recall R/2023/288: On Affected Vehicles Under Certain Conditions Due To An Increased Loading On The Wiper Arm…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 9 Oct 2023
- Launched
- 100
- vehicles in the UK
- BMW - 0061100800
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled I7XDRIVE vehicles built between 14 October 2022 and 26 January 2023. Under certain conditions due to an increased loading on the wiper arm it may result in the loss of movement of the wipers. The dealer will inspect the wiper mechanism on affected vehicles and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain conditions due to an increased loading on the wiper arm it may result in the loss of movement of the wipers.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles under certain conditions due to an increased loading on the wiper arm it may result in the loss of movement of the wipers Defect: On affected vehicles under certain conditions due to an increased loading on the wiper arm it may result in the loss of movement of the wipers. Remedy: Inspect the wiper mechanism on affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of movement of the wipers.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the wiper mechanism on affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
I7XDRIVE built between 14 October 2022 and 26 January 2023 may be included. BMW estimates 100 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 BMW - 0061100800 or the DVSA reference R/2023/288. 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/2023/270 on 19 Sep 2023, for front driveshaft may come loose from the eDrive motor under certain circumstances. The one launched after it was R/2024/156 on 20 Oct 2023, for checking potential vehicle damage. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/288, launched 9 October 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.