Vehicle recall R/2017/274

BMW 5 Series recall: Steering rack might lock

DVSA recall R/2017/274 names the BMW 5 Series. It was launched 21 September 2017. It covers vehicles built 11 August 2017 to 28 August 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/274
Launched: 21 September 2017
Issued by: BMW
Manufacturer reference: 0032580200
Vehicles: 3 across the lines below

What can go wrong

If the retaining ring inside the steering gear has not been fitted correctly the sealing cap would not be fixed axially and might start moving. If the sealing cap has moved the ball return channel would not be fixed anymore and might move out of position possibly resulting in a ball jam accompanied by an extensively increased steering force and possibly lock.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new steering rack and ensure it is programmed correctly.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
BMW 5 Series	11 August 2017 to 28 August 2017	3

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Other recalls for these models

R/2017/193 Brake switch may be activated permanently 20 June 2017, BMW 7 Series, BMW 5 Series
R/2017/132 Driveshaft universal joint may break 11 April 2017, BMW X1, BMW 5 Series, BMW 6 Series and others
R/2017/011 Airbags may not deploy 10 January 2017, BMW M4, BMW 4 Series, MINI Cooper and One and others
R/2016/265 Front airbags and seat belt tensioners may fail to deploy when needed 16 November 2016, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series
R/2016/252 Drivers airbag may deploy incorrectly 1 November 2016, BMW 5 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW X5
R/2018/211 Software fault with crankshaft sensor 20 August 2018, BMW 4 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW 6 Series 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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