Vehicle recall R/2013/024

BMW 1 Series and others recall: Engine may cut out

DVSA recall R/2013/024 names the BMW 1 Series, BMW Z4, BMW X1 and BMW 3 Series. It was launched 4 April 2013. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2013/024
Launched: 4 April 2013
Issued by: BMW
Manufacturer reference: 0061760300
Vehicles: DVSA lists 36 on each model line

What can go wrong

It is possible that the connection between the B+ cable and the Power Distribution Box can become damaged by wear and heat which is caused by high current flow and high contact resistance. Normally this will result in a non-start situation after parking the vehicle. However it is possible that this could in extreme cases occur whilst the vehicle is in motion. The driver should be make aware of the issue by flickering of the instrument cluster (dash) or an engine mis-fire; but if the driver does not then the engine could cut-out without warning.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles and replace the cable/connection with a more robust item.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 36. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
BMW 1 Series	not recorded	36
BMW 3 Series	not recorded	36
BMW X1	not recorded	36
BMW Z4	not recorded	36

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2013/080 Loss of drive 5 July 2013, BMW Z4, BMW X1, BMW 1 Series and others
R/2013/071 Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly 26 July 2013, BMW 3 Series
R/2012/149 Rear window may detach 11 December 2012, BMW 3 Series
R/2013/095 Possibility of fire 10 September 2013, BMW X3, BMW 5 Series, BMW X5 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/2014/068 Engine emergency mode may be activated during driving 28 July 2014, BMW 3 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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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