BMW X5 Recall R/2024/319: Engine Starter Motor / DME Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Aug 2024
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 0012230600
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5 vehicles built between 1 November 2018 and 1 November 2018. The starter motor may be overloaded due to repeated lengthy attempts to start the engine as the software based overload protection is not sufficient. The dealer will install on affected vehicles improved software on the DME (engine starter motor electronics control unit). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The starter motor may be overloaded due to repeated lengthy attempts to start the engine as the software based overload protection is not sufficient.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Engine Starter Motor / DME Software Update Defect: On affected vehicles the starter motor may be overloaded due to repeated lengthy attempts to start the engine as the software based overload protection is not sufficient. Remedy: On affected vehicles improved software will be installed on the DME (engine starter motor electronics control unit)
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine starter motor / DME software update.
The Fix
The dealer will install on affected vehicles improved software on the DME (engine starter motor electronics control unit). The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
X5 built between 1 November 2018 and 1 November 2018 may be included. BMW estimates 1 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 0012230600 or the DVSA reference R/2024/319. 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, 3 Series, 3 Series Touring, 4 Series and 7 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2026/054 | |
| 1 Series, 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 2 Series and 22 moreTakata driver and/or passenger airbag recall (Global VINs) | Urgent | R/2025/349 | |
| X5Replace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2025/406 | |
| X5Check Windscreen Bonding reworking if necessary | Book soon | R/2025/360 | |
| 2 Series Active, 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series and 5 moreHydraulic brake system unit replacement | Urgent | R/2024/414 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2024/300 on 1 Aug 2024, for checking the seat mechanism of the left front seat U11. The one launched after it was R/2024/383 on 13 Sep 2024, for integrated braking system. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/319, launched 14 August 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.