BMW XM Recall R/2024/157: Checking And If Necessary Replacing The Tailgate Trim, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 4 Apr 2024
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 0051820500
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled XM vehicles built between 12 October 2023 and 28 October 2023. Due to a potential bonding defect there is a risk of the tailgate external trim becoming detached. The dealer will inspect the tailgate external trim and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a potential bonding defect there is a risk of the tailgate external trim becoming detached.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Checking and if necessary replacing the tailgate trim Defect: On affected vehicles due to a potential bonding defect there is a risk of the tailgate external trim becoming detached Remedy: On affected vehicles the tailgate external trim will be inspected and if necessary replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: checking and if necessary replacing the tailgate trim.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the tailgate external trim and if necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
XM built between 12 October 2023 and 28 October 2023 may be included. BMW estimates 3 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 0051820500 or the DVSA reference R/2024/157. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Series Active, 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series and 5 moreHydraulic brake system unit replacement | Urgent | R/2024/414 | |
| 1 Series, 2 Series Active, 5 Series, 5 Series Touring and 10 moreIntegrated braking system | Urgent | R/2024/383 | |
| X5, X5M, X6, X7 and 1 moreSeat belt warning (Front seat belts) | Urgent | R/2024/262 | |
| 2 Series Active, 5 Series, 7 Series, X1 and 6 moreIntegrated braking system | Urgent | R/2024/119 | |
| X3, X3M, X4, X5 and 5 moreChecking potential vehicle damage | Low | R/2024/156 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2024/132 on 18 Mar 2024, for replacing the driver’s airbag PSDI-5. The one launched after it was R/2024/191 on 1 May 2024, for replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/157, launched 4 April 2024. 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.