Vehicle recall 06V400000 · October 18, 2006
2006 BMW 3 Series
On certain vehicles, one of the suspension control arm and swivel bearing connection bolts was not tightened correctly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, one of the suspension control arm and swivel bearing connection bolts was not tightened correctly. The bolted connection could loosen.
- Consequence
- The bolted connection could break which could impair vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the bolted connection and, if necessary, adjust the connection. In some cases, it may be necessary to replace the suspension control arm and the swivel bearing. The recall began on November 21, 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
- 06V400000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 18, 2006
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- November 21, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW 3 Series (2006): 2006
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