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BMW XD3 Recall R/2024/381: Luggage Compartment Lashing Rail ALPINA XD3, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2024/381, campaign code 0051960500. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
8 Oct 2024
Launched
54
vehicles in the UK
0051960500
Manufacturer’s campaign code

BMW recalled XD3 vehicles built between 21 December 2016 and 30 May 2024. The screw connection for the luggage lashing rails may not withstand the forces in situations of a rear end impact. The dealer will replace the luggage lashing rail screws along with additional washers. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The screw connection for the luggage lashing rails may not withstand the forces in situations of a rear end impact. This may result in the lashing rail to not crumple as expected in these situations.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: Luggage Compartment Lashing Rail ALPINA XD3 Defect: On affected vehicles the screw connection for the luggage lashing rails may not withstand the forces in situations of a rear end impact. This may result in the lashing rail to not crumple as expected in these situations. Remedy: On affected vehicles the luggage lashing rail screws will be replaced along with additional washers.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the lashing rail to not crumple as expected in these situations.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the luggage lashing rail screws along with additional washers.

Are You Affected?

XD3 built between 21 December 2016 and 30 May 2024 may be included. BMW estimates 54 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
  2. Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0051960500 or the DVSA reference R/2024/381. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2024/428 on 24 Sep 2024, for replace the passenger airbag. The one launched after it was R/2024/403 on 21 Oct 2024, for check driver’s airbag for conversion takata SDI & PSDI-5. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2024.

Source: DVSA recall R/2024/381, launched 8 October 2024. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.