Vehicle recall R/2021/430

BMW 3 Series recall: Excessive increase of cooling system temperature could lead to a bursting of the heater matrix radiator

DVSA recall R/2021/430 names the BMW 3 Series. It was launched 13 December 2021. It covers vehicles built 1 March 1987 to 1 May 1992.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/430
Launched: 13 December 2021
Issued by: BMW
Manufacturer reference: 0017010300
Vehicles: 66 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Excessive increase of cooling system temperature could (in the most serious case) lead to a bursting of the heater matrix radiator.

The fix

Fitting an additional thermostat and modified hoses into the heating system to bypass the heat exchanger if overheating was to occur.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
BMW 3 Series	1 March 1987 to 1 May 1992	66

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Other recalls for these models

R/2022/089 The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt's retractor may have been damaged 30 March 2022, BMW X1, BMW X2, BMW i3 and others
R/2021/288 The tandam vacuum/oil pump may fail 9 August 2021, BMW 3 Series
R/2021/268 Some vehicles may be susceptible to damage to the anti-corrosion coating of the lower steering shaft 13 July 2021, BMW 3 Series
R/2021/213 The exhaust gas recirculation module could leak over time 14 June 2021, BMW 6 Series, BMW 4 Series, BMW X3 and others
R/2021/168 The screw connection of the front seat belt buckle assembly to the seat frame may not be tightened properly 17 May 2021, BMW M3, BMW 3 Series
R/2022/206 The exhaust gas recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident 1 August 2022, BMW 5 Series, BMW X1, BMW 3 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.

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