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Vehicle recall 06V277000 · July 26, 2006

BMW 5 Series, 6 Series and 1 more model

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
06V277000
Reported to NHTSA
July 26, 2006
Filed by
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Owner notification
September 13, 2006
Vehicles potentially affected
11,640
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Recall 06V277000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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