Vehicle recall R/2004/172

BMW 1 Series recall: Connections on the control arm to the rear axle may become loose

DVSA recall R/2004/172 names the BMW 1 Series. It was launched 29 September 2004. It covers vehicles built 19 May 2004 to 8 September 2004.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2004/172
Launched: 29 September 2004
Issued by: BMW
Vehicles: 30 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The rear axle control arms may not have been fitted as intended. In consequence the connections on the control arms concerned may become loose causing unacceptable lateral forces to be applied to the securing bolts. In this situation exact alignment of the wheels can no longer be guaranteed.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the subject control arms checked for correct alignment and if found not to have been fitted as intended they may require to be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
BMW 1 Series	19 May 2004 to 8 September 2004	30

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Other recalls for these models

R/2006/207 Possible loss of braking power assistance 28 November 2006, BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series
R/2009/065 Front side airbag or seat belt tensioner may not operate correctly 30 June 2009, BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series
R/2010/102 Fire may occur 4 August 2010, BMW 1 Series
R/2011/123 Risk of fire 5 October 2011, BMW 7 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW X3 and others
R/2012/081 EPS may not perform as specified 30 July 2012, BMW 3 Series, BMW Z4, BMW 1 Series and others
R/2013/024 Engine may cut out 4 April 2013, BMW 1 Series, BMW Z4, BMW X1 and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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