Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V187000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 02/13/2006 to 02/13/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 40 | 06/28/2006 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 05/30/2006 | 05/31/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. over time the nuts could loosen and the control arm and tension strut could be damaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicle handling and control could compromise increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will retighten the front axle control arm and tension strut nuts to the correct specifications free of charge. the recall began on june 28, 2006. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V277000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 01/05/2006 to 04/26/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 11640 | 09/13/2006 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 07/26/2006 | 07/26/2006 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SIB-33-01-02 | 07/01/2011 | 10040853 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIB-33-01-02 | 07/01/2011 | 10040853 | Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. when turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise. *rm | 09/13/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/20/2012 | 77000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the front driver side tire blew. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was located at the front driver side coil, which fractured and punctured the tire. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 77,000. kmj | |||
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| 07/04/2006 | 4000 | 1 | 03/23/2006 |
| The dsc (dynamic stability control) and awd (all wheel drive) module on my car (2006 bmw 530xi) malfunctioned. the dealer (budds' bmw in oakville) said that the car was not road-worthy and that the part was on back-order, and that there were other cars brought in with similar problems and that bmw had issued a bulletin. i phoned bmw canada but they refused to provide me a copy of the bulletin. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 04/05/2009 | 55000 | ||
| The front suspension makes loud noises when the car goes over bumps. i also find that i have to perform wheel balancing every 2-3 months, which is a lot more than other vehicles i have owned. i have taken the car in to the dealer, who stated that there is nothing wrong with the suspension, except for dirty bushings. i find this hard to believe. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 56000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. when the vehicle drove 20 mph over a bump in the road he heard a loud noise under the front of the vehicle. the noise was louder whenever the weather was frigid. he took the vehicle to the dealer twice for the failure. the diagnosis confirmed that the failure was caused by the front control lower arm bushing. the estimated cost for repair was $312.00. the manufacturer was notified. the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in recall number 06v187000 suspension, front control arms;therefore; they would not assist with the repair. the vehicle will be repaired. the failure mileage was 56,000. the current mileage was 72,000. | |||