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BMW Alpina safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the BMW Alpina since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the BMW Alpina. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
3 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 3 launched 2011 to 2012
  • Most recent 24 May 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/039
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2012 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your BMW Alpina?

Not every BMW Alpina is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

BMW Alpina recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2011 to 2026

2012 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

BMW Alpina safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’11 1
’12 2
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every BMW Alpina recall, newest first

2012 2 recalls

Risk of fire

Launched 24 May 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/039 Manufacturer ref. 0061560300

Defect
The positive battery cable routed from the vehicle battery to the engine bay consists of one cable in the luggage compartment and one cable in the underbody. Both cable are connected by a screw connection and covered by a plastic cover. In single cases the plastic cover may have been fitted incorrectly during the vehicle production. Over time an incorrectly fitted cover could cause the screw connections to come loose leading to an increased resistance also humidity may affect the connection and cause high resistance and drop in current. This can lead to the vehicle not starting and in extreme cases the connection could over heat leading to the possibility of a fire in the luggage area.
Remedy
The clips on the battery will be checked the cover replaced and sealed.
Vehicles affected
128,701 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

Fire may occur

Launched 27 April 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/049 Manufacturer ref. 0011930200

Defect
Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.
Remedy
The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.
Vehicles affected
21 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

2011 1 recall

Short circuit may occur

Launched 17 November 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/147 Manufacturer ref. 0011830200

Defect
Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the additional coolant pump.
Vehicles affected
557 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Nov 2007 to 2 Feb 2011

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 3 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the BMW Alpina. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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