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2006 BMW 5 Series recalls

The 2006 BMW 5 Series has 7 safety recalls. Here is what each one means, the risk, and the free fix.

Suspension (2)Engine (1)Electrical system (1)Brakes (1)Airbag (1)Powertrain & transmission (1)
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2006–2012 BMW 3 Series & 2008–2013 BMW 128I + 4 more

Engine recall · 22V119
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3…
📅 Mar 3, 2022· 917,106 vehicles

2004–2010 BMW 5 Series & 2004–2010 BMW 6 Series + 2 more

Electrical system recall · 12V126
BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-SERIES, model year 2004-2010 6-SERIES, model year 2006-2010 M5, and model year 2007-2010 M6 vehicles.
📅 Mar 26, 2012· 367,682 vehicles

2004–2010 BMW 5 Series & 2004–2010 BMW 6 Series + 1 more

Brakes recall · 10V446
BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, and model year 2002-2008 7-SERIES vehicles.
📅 Oct 1, 2010· 198,352 vehicles

2004–2006 BMW 5 Series & 2004–2006 BMW X3 + 1 more

Airbag recall · 08V384
BMW is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 Series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 Series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 X3 passenger vehicles.
📅 Aug 5, 2008· 200,000 vehicles

2006 BMW 5 Series & 2006 BMW 6 Series + 1 more

Suspension recall · 06V277
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…
📅 Jul 26, 2006· 11,640 vehicles

2006 BMW 5 Series & 2006 BMW 6 Series

Suspension recall · 06V187
On certain passenger vehicles, the nuts which secure the front axle control arm and tension strut to the front wheel hub may not have been tightened to specification.
📅 May 31, 2006· 40 vehicles

2005–2006 BMW 5 Series & 2005–2006 BMW 6 Series + 1 more

Powertrain & transmission recall · 05V504
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
📅 Nov 3, 2005· 240 vehicles

Other BMW 5 Series years

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FAQ

Does the 2006 BMW 5 Series have any recalls?

Yes. The 2006 BMW 5 Series has 7 open or past safety recalls in NHTSA data: 22V119 (engine); 12V126 (electrical system); 10V446 (brakes); 08V384 (airbag); 06V277 (suspension); 06V187 (suspension); 05V504 (powertrain & transmission). A recall only applies to your car if its VIN is included.

Are 2006 BMW 5 Series recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

How do I check my 2006 BMW 5 Series for recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN (on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb) on our VIN check page or at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any BMW dealer.