BMW 1 Series, 2 Series Active, 2 Series Gran Recall R/2024/452: Rework Front End Threaded Connection (BMW), Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Nov 2024
- Launched
- 13
- vehicles in the UK
- BMW - 0072670200 (Left) BMW - 0072680200 (Right)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series, 2 Series Active, 2 Series Gran vehicles built between 4 April 2023 and 10 May 2024. The screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required. The dealer will replace the screws if necessary and correctly torqued. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Rework Front End Threaded Connection (BMW) Defect: On affected vehicles the screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required. Remedy: The screws will be replaced if necessary and correctly torqued.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rework front end threaded connection (BMW).
The Fix
The dealer will replace the screws if necessary and correctly torqued.
Are You Affected?
1 Series, 2 Series Active, 2 Series Gran built between 4 April 2023 and 10 May 2024 may be included. BMW estimates 13 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 BMW - 0072670200 (Left) BMW - 0072680200 (Right) or the DVSA reference R/2024/452. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Series, 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 3 Series and 3 moreReplace the driver’s airbag: takata PSDI-5 | Urgent | R/2025/327 | |
| 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 | |
| 1 Series, 2 Series Gran, X1Seat belt rear outer seats | Urgent | R/2025/443 | |
| 2 Series Active, X1, X2Front seat belt retractor | Urgent | R/2025/398 | |
| 1 Series, 2 Series Active, 2 Series GranChecking the threaded connection of grounding cable PCU48 | Urgent | R/2025/267 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2024/429 on 28 Oct 2024, for replace passenger airbag G45. The one launched after it was R/2024/461 on 20 Nov 2024, for luggage compartment lashing rail G01 F97. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/452, launched 8 November 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.