2006 BMW 7 Series Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW 7 Series, affecting brakes and suspension, wheels & tires. Recall repairs are free at any authorized BMW dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Oct 1, 2010
- Owner complaints
- 29
All 2006 BMW 7 Series recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 10V446000Oct 1, 2010Brakes198,352 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.
Risk: Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. In extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. An unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 24, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 06V277000Jul 26, 2006Suspension, Wheels & Tires11,640 vehicles
Suspension:rear:shock absorber
On certain passenger vehicles, the lower rubber mount of the rear shock absorbers may not have been manufactured to specifications and may not adhere correctly to its housing within the shock absorber.
Risk: The bushing could loosen and over time could separate from its housing. The driver will experience impaired vehicle handling and control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber free of charge. The recall began on september 13, 2006. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2006 BMW 7 Series have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 BMW 7 Series, covering brakes and suspension, wheels & tires.
- Are 2006 BMW 7 Series recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2006 BMW 7 Series?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 10V446000, reported Oct 1, 2010, concerning the brakes.