BMW X1 Recall R/2025/015: Checking The B-Pillar U11, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 Jan 2025
- Launched
- 1,322
- vehicles in the UK
- BMW - 0041340200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X1 vehicles built between 17 September 2024 and 21 October 2024. Some vehicles may have a B-Pillar which may have been produced using incorrect materials. The dealer will replace the an inspection conducted and if an affected B-Pillar is found it will be with a component of the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have a B-Pillar which may have been produced using incorrect materials.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Checking the B-Pillar U11 Defect: Affected vehicles may have a B-Pillar which may have been produced using incorrect materials. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have an inspection conducted and if an affected B-Pillar is found it will be replaced with a component of the correct specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: checking the B-Pillar U11.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the an inspection conducted and if an affected B-Pillar is found it will be with a component of the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
X1 built between 17 September 2024 and 21 October 2024 may be included. BMW estimates 1,322 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 - 0041340200 or the DVSA reference R/2025/015. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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/2024/482 on 16 Dec 2024, for adaption measure for the emission control system. The one launched after it was R/2025/082 on 3 Mar 2025, for rework starter generator electrical connection. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/015, launched 20 January 2025. 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.