BMW X1 — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2025-01-20

BMW X1 B-Pillar may have been produced using incorrect materials

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-20
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	X1
Units affected	1322
Defect	Affected vehicles may have a B-Pillar which may have been produced using incorrect materials.
Remedy	Affected vehicles will have an inspection conducted and if an affected B-Pillar is found it will be replaced with a component of the correct specification.
Recall number	R/2025/015
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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