2006 BMW 7 Series recalls and problems

The 2006 BMW 7 Series has 2 safety recalls and 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2006 BMW 7 Series vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 BMW 7 Series recalls

Recall 10V-446: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Oct 1, 2010 · 198,352 vehicles affected · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 06V-277: Suspension

Reported Jul 26, 2006 · 11,640 vehicles affected · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2006 BMW 7 Series problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	7
Air Bags	7
Engine and Engine Cooling	5
Electrical System	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Engine	3
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Service Brakes	2
Seats	2
Tires	1
Suspension	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
Air Bags › Frontal — 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 77,547 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 BMW 7 Series complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 10,200 miles · reported Jun 24, 2019

Doors dont always latch and a person was thrown from car, have called dealer ship and they said no recall but my car is doing it and there is a recall for this problem , I need my car added to recall list asap

Engine · at 85,000 miles · reported Mar 18, 2019

Blows out while/bluish smoke, shifts into park when in drive or reverse, won't go forward. Transmission fault light on. I have to constantly put oil in it. There is no reason why I should be having all these problems, I see that millions of people that have or purchased this same car have the same problems. I truly believe bmw needs to be accountable for these problems. It's terrible that one would pay so many ch for a luxury car for it to have all these problems.

Service Brakes · at 106,781 miles · reported Aug 30, 2018

Brakes have no power almost had accident recall #10v446000 was in freeway all sudden lost brakes look on line this what I found call manufacture dealer they denied service

Air Bags · reported May 18, 2017

I purchased the car from a dealer in virginia. Maybe a few weeks later the airbag waarning light came n the screen. I have not been able to drive it becasue when I went to take it to get looked at by a bmw repair person told me that there was a recall on that same issue and the dealer should not have sold me the car without telling me that information. He then told me it is the ( Seat occupancy detector passenger side and resistence to high firing circuit , belt tensioner passenger side. He said to call bmw so I did and they told me that the recall repair time expire a year before I purchased…

Air Bags · reported Mar 7, 2017

Trouble light shows-- passenger restraint system. My mechanic diagnosed it as a defective seat module sensor in the front passenger seat. His cost of repair is $1,200 with no assurances that the problem will be resolved due to the takata air bag response to this sensor.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 BMW 7 Series have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 BMW 7 Series: 10V-446 (service brakes, hydraulic), 06V-277 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 BMW 7 Series?

Owners report power train problems most often (7 reports), followed by air bags (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 77,547 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.