BMW 6 Series Recall R/2006/086: Rear Tyre May Have Sudden Loss Of Tyre Pressure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 4 May 2006
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/086
- DVSA reference
BMW recalled 6 Series vehicles built between 14 February 2006 and 6 April 2006. The tyres on the affected vehicles may have been damaged when they were fitted to the rim. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace all the tyres. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tyres on the affected vehicles may have been damaged when they were fitted to the rim. If the tyres have been damaged this may lead to a sudden loss of pressure in the rear tyres.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR TYRE MAY HAVE SUDDEN LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE Defect: There is a possibility that the tyres on the affected vehicles may have been damaged when they were fitted to the rim. If the tyres have been damaged this may lead to a sudden loss of pressure in the rear tyres. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace all the tyres
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a sudden loss of pressure in the rear tyres.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace all the tyres.
Are You Affected?
6 Series built between 14 February 2006 and 6 April 2006 may be included. BMW estimates 11 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2006/086. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2005/022 on 8 Feb 2005, for the bearings of the fuel injection pump may fail. The one launched after it was R/2006/119 on 6 Jul 2006, for rear shock absorber mounting may fail. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2006.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/086, launched 4 May 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.