Vehicle recall 10V446000 · October 1, 2010

BMW 5 Series, 6 Series and 1 more model

A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil.

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

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: Owners 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: 10V446000
Reported to NHTSA: October 1, 2010
Filed by: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Owner notification: November 24, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 198,352
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

Recall 10V446000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

BMW 5 Series (2004-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
BMW 6 Series (2004-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
BMW 7 Series (2002-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002

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