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Recall campaign06V400000

Recall 06V400000: 2006 BMW 3 Series

Suspension › Front › Control arm
Report received
Oct 18, 2006
Manufacturer
Bmw of north america, llc
Potentially affected
25vehicles
Model years
2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain vehicles, one of the suspension control arm and swivel bearing connection bolts was not tightened correctly. The bolted connection could loosen.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.