BMW IX3 Recall R/2026/215: Replacing The Convenience Charging Electronics, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Jun 2026
- Launched
- 13
- vehicles in the UK
- BMW - 0061750900
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled IX3 vehicles built between 25 November 2025 and 20 February 2026. BMW has decided to initiate the safety recall “Replace the Onboard Charger” with regards to the certain BMW NA5 models. The dealer will replace the onboard charger. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
BMW has decided to initiate the safety recall “Replace the Onboard Charger” with regards to the certain BMW NA5 models. On affected vehicles the onboard charger will be replaced. If there is a reduced insulation there is an extremely low risk of a dangerous voltage on the vehicle chassis. The fault is not detectable by the customer.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replacing the Convenience Charging Electronics Defect: BMW has decided to initiate the safety recall “Replace the Onboard Charger” with regards to the certain BMW NA5 models. On affected vehicles the onboard charger will be replaced. If there is a reduced insulation there is an extremely low risk of a dangerous voltage on the vehicle chassis. The fault is not detectable by the customer. Remedy: On affected vehicles the onboard charger will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: replacing the convenience charging electronics.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the onboard charger.
Are You Affected?
IX3 built between 25 November 2025 and 20 February 2026 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 - 0061750900 or the DVSA reference R/2026/215. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IX3Check the head airbag threaded connection; rework if necessary | Urgent | R/2026/224 | |
| I4, IX, IX3On affected vehicles due to a supplier component production process error a damaged Combined Charging Unit may have been installed | Low | R/2023/235 | |
| I4, IX, IX1, IX3A cable bridge connection connecting two circuit boards within the cell supervision circuit (CSC) might not have been installed properly | Low | R/2023/133 | |
| IX3In rare cases due to a software error the fast intermediate circuit discharge is triggered late | Low | R/2021/361 | |
| I4, IXReplacing the cell module of the High-Voltage battery | Urgent | R/2025/274 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2026/092 on 17 Mar 2026, for checking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness. The one launched after it was R/2026/224 on 4 Jun 2026, for check the head airbag threaded connection; rework if necessary. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/215, launched 3 June 2026. 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.