2006 BMW 7 Series Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 BMW 7 Series, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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 750 li. The contact stated the rear suspension lowered to the point where the frame was sitting on the rear wheels. While driving 60 MPH over a bump, the suspension caused damage to several components. The contact stated the shock absorber malfunctioned due to a loose bushing. The contact called the manufacturer regarding a NHTSA campaign I.d. Number 06v277000 (suspension:rear:shock absorber) who stated the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10436574, filed 2011-11, 100,000 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 7 Series 2006, 5 Series 2006, 6 Series 2006
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 7 Series
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 7 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