BMW 1 Series, 2 Series Active, 5 Series And 11 More Recall R/2024/383: Integrated Braking System, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Sep 2024
- Launched
- 49,473
- vehicles in the UK
- 0034800200 (OTA)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series, 2 Series Active, 5 Series and 11 more vehicles built between 19 November 2021 and 14 August 2024. The Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts. The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Integrated Braking System Defect: On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts. Remedy: Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: integrated braking system.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
1 Series, 2 Series Active, 5 Series and 11 more built between 19 November 2021 and 14 August 2024 may be included. BMW estimates 49,473 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 0034800200 (OTA) or the DVSA reference R/2024/383. 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/2024/319 on 14 Aug 2024, for engine starter motor / DME software update. The one launched after it was R/2024/364 on 20 Sep 2024, for luggage compartment lashing rail G01 F97. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/383, launched 13 September 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.