BMW I4 Recall R/2024/258: Longitudinal Chassis Beam, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Jun 2024
- Launched
- 652
- vehicles in the UK
- 0041300200 0041320200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled I4 vehicles built between 13 March 2024 and 26 April 2024. Excessive force may have been applied to the rear left hand side chassis longitudinal beam which could lead to it cracking and affecting its structural strength. The dealer will check the rear left hand side chassis longitudinal beam and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Excessive force may have been applied to the rear left hand side chassis longitudinal beam which could lead to it cracking and affecting its structural strength.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Longitudinal Chassis Beam Defect: On affected vehicles during production excessive force may have been applied to the rear left hand side chassis longitudinal beam which could lead to it cracking and affecting its structural strength. Remedy: On affected vehicles the rear left hand side chassis longitudinal beam will be checked and if necessary replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to it cracking and affecting its structural strength.
The Fix
The dealer will check the rear left hand side chassis longitudinal beam and if necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
I4 built between 13 March 2024 and 26 April 2024 may be included. BMW estimates 652 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 0041300200 0041320200 or the DVSA reference R/2024/258. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I4, IXReplacing the cell module of the High-Voltage battery | Urgent | R/2025/274 | |
| I4, I5Replace cell module in high-voltage battery | Urgent | R/2024/211 | |
| I4, IX, IX3On affected vehicles due to a supplier component production process error a damaged Combined Charging Unit may have been installed | Low | R/2023/235 | |
| I4, IX, IX1, IX3A cable bridge connection connecting two circuit boards within the cell supervision circuit (CSC) might not have been installed properly | Low | R/2023/133 | |
| I4, IXDuring the supplier s production process of the battery cells a manufacturing defect occurred. During assembly of the cell the cathode plate may have been damaged and a broken piece may have entered the interior of the cell | Stop driving | R/2022/330 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2024/247 on 17 Jun 2024, for integrated braking system. The one launched after it was R/2024/269 on 1 Jul 2024, for owners manual G05. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/258, launched 19 June 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.