2006 BMW 6 Series Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 BMW 6 Series, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 6 SERIES. The contact stated during a diagnostic test at the dealer they stated there was a defect on the front axle control arm and the tension strut. The dealer replaced the front axle control arm and tension strut nuts in order to the remedy the defect. After the vehicle was repaired the contact noticed NHTSA campaign recall number 06v187000 (suspension) and asked the dealer if his VIN was included in the recall. The dealer stated they could not confirm if the VIN was a part of the recall. The failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 2/12/13 updated 2/15/2013”
NHTSA complaint #10494963, filed 2013-01, 52,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V277000Jul 26, 2006On certain passenger vehicles, the lower rubber mount of the rear shock absorbers may not have been manufactured to specifications and may not adhere…Covers: BMW 6 Series 2006, 5 Series 2006, 7 Series 2006
- 06V187000May 30, 2006On 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…Covers: BMW 6 Series 2006, 5 Series 2006
Related service bulletins
- 10040853Jul 1, 2011Bmw: 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…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 6 Series
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 6 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology