BMW 2 Series Recall R/2026/262: Reworking The PVC Seam In The Rear Light Housing, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Jul 2026
- Launched
- 28
- vehicles in the UK
- 0041500200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 2 Series vehicles built between 15 May 2026 and 22 May 2026. The safety recall relates to a PVC seam seal defect which may have occurred in the body area of the right real light housing. The dealer will check the PVC seam and if necessary reworked. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The safety recall relates to a PVC seam seal defect which may have occurred in the body area of the right real light housing. It is possible that seam sealant was not applied to a panel overlap area this may result in water ingress into the vehicle in the area of the right rear light. If water does enter the trunk in the area of the right rear light it may result in water ingress onto the exposed power distribution box as well as adjacent wiring harnesses and electrical components. It cannot be reliably excluded that electrical contacts may be affected particularly due to capillary effects. In this case moisture ingress and the resulting long-term corrosion may lead to increased contact resistance as well as functional degradation or failure of individual electrical components. Over the service life a thermal event cannot be completely ruled out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Reworking the PVC Seam in the Rear Light Housing Defect: The safety recall relates to a PVC seam seal defect which may have occurred in the body area of the right real light housing. It is possible that seam sealant was not applied to a panel overlap area this may result in water ingress into the vehicle in the area of the right rear light. If water does enter the trunk in the area of the right rear light it may result in water ingress onto the exposed power distribution box as well as adjacent wiring harnesses and electrical components. It cannot be reliably excluded that electrical contacts may be affected particularly due to capillary effects. In this case moisture ingress and the resulting long-term corrosion may lead to increased contact resistance as well as functional degradation or failure of individual electrical components. Over the service life a thermal event cannot be completely ruled out. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the PVC seam will be checked and if necessary reworked.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in water ingress into the vehicle in the area of the right rear light.
The Fix
The dealer will check the PVC seam and if necessary reworked.
Are You Affected?
2 Series built between 15 May 2026 and 22 May 2026 may be included. BMW estimates 28 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 0041500200 or the DVSA reference R/2026/262. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| 1 Series, 1 Series Hatch 3DR, 1 Series Hatch 5DR, 2 Series and 17 moreCheck driver’s airbag for conversion takata SDI & PSDI-5 | Urgent | R/2024/403 | |
| 2 Series, 3 Series, M2Replace the passenger airbag | Urgent | R/2024/428 | |
| 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series Gran, M4On certain vehicles the Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit may have an incorrect setting applied to it | Low | R/2023/071 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before 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 fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/262, launched 1 July 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.