BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series Recall R/2006/119: Rear Shock Absorber Mounting May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 6 Jul 2006
- Launched
- 3,743
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/119
- DVSA reference
BMW recalled 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series vehicles. The lower rubber mounting on the metal bush of the rear shock absorbers may fail to meet the quality requirement. The dealer will check the rear shock absorbers and replaced if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The lower rubber mounting on the metal bush of the rear shock absorbers may fail to meet the quality requirement. Dependant on the mileage and operating conditions the rubber mounting may come completely free from the shock absorber. If this occurs the bodywork would no longer be supported above the wheels causing it to come into contact with the wheel concerned. Should this occur the possibility exists that a critical driving condition might occur or even the risk of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that the lower rubber mounting on the metal bush of the rear shock absorbers may fail to meet the quality requirement. Dependant on the mileage and operating conditions the rubber mounting may come completely free from the shock absorber. If this occurs the bodywork would no longer be supported above the wheels causing it to come into contact with the wheel concerned. Should this occur the possibility exists that a critical driving condition might occur or even the risk of an accident. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the rear shock absorbers checked and replaced if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause it to come into contact with the wheel concerned.
The Fix
The dealer will check the rear shock absorbers and replaced if necessary.
Are You Affected?
5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series may be included. BMW estimates 3,743 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/2006/119. 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/2006/086 on 4 May 2006, for rear tyre may have sudden loss of tyre pressure. The one launched after it was R/2006/207 on 28 Nov 2006, for possible loss of braking power assistance. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/119, launched 6 July 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.