BMW 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series And 1 More Recall R/2024/409: Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering), Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Oct 2024
- Launched
- 1,007
- vehicles in the UK
- 0032660300
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series and 1 more vehicles built between 17 June 2024 and 4 September 2024. There may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. The dealer will replace the double universal joint. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering) Defect: On affected vehicles there may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the double universal joint replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the component failing.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the double universal joint.
Are You Affected?
5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series and 1 more built between 17 June 2024 and 4 September 2024 may be included. BMW estimates 1,007 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 0032660300 or the DVSA reference R/2024/409. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series, 7 Series - High Security and 2 moreChecking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness | Urgent | R/2026/092 | |
| 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 | |
| 5 SeriesProgram control units (CoC documents) | Low | R/2026/075 | |
| 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 3 Series, 3 Series PHEV and 14 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2025/405 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2024/403 on 21 Oct 2024, for check driver’s airbag for conversion takata SDI & PSDI-5. The one launched after it was R/2024/414 on 24 Oct 2024, for hydraulic brake system unit replacement. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/409, launched 21 October 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.