BMW X3, X4 Recall R/2023/355: On Affected Vehicles The Three Screws Connecting The Electric Motor To The Steering Gear…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Dec 2023
- Launched
- 46
- vehicles in the UK
- 0032480300
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X3, X4 vehicles built between 23 August 2023 and 25 September 2023. The three screws connecting the electric motor to the steering gear are potentially not fastened correctly. The dealer will replace the steering gear. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The three screws connecting the electric motor to the steering gear are potentially not fastened correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the three screws connecting the electric motor to the steering gear are potentially not fastened correctly. Defect: On affected vehicles the three screws connecting the electric motor to the steering gear are potentially not fastened correctly. Remedy: On affected vehicles the steering gear will be replaced
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the three screws connecting the electric motor to the steering gear are potentially not fastened correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the steering gear.
Are You Affected?
X3, X4 built between 23 August 2023 and 25 September 2023 may be included. BMW estimates 46 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 0032480300 or the DVSA reference R/2023/355. 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/2023/354 on 20 Dec 2023, for on affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated…. The one launched after it was R/2024/002 on 5 Jan 2024, for on affected vehicles cylinder head cover may not be sufficiently shaped in a specific area…. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/355, launched 20 December 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.