BMW 1 Series, 3 Series Recall R/2006/207: Possible Loss Of Braking Power Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Nov 2006
- Launched
- 287
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/207
- DVSA reference
BMW recalled 1 Series, 3 Series vehicles built between 4 March 2006 and 14 March 2006. A temporary fault in the greasing system on the brake servo sealing ring could lead to the sealing ring being subject to wear. The dealer will replace the brake servo. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A temporary fault in the greasing system on the brake servo sealing ring could lead to the sealing ring being subject to wear. In unfavourable conditions the seal may be pressed into the brake servo housing as a consequence of increased friction. The arising leak will cause a hissing sound audible within the vehicle interior with the additional consequence that there may be a risk that loss of brake assistance will ensue.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKING POWER ASSISTANCE Defect: A temporary fault in the greasing system on the brake servo sealing ring could lead to the sealing ring being subject to wear. In unfavourable conditions the seal may be pressed into the brake servo housing as a consequence of increased friction. The arising leak will cause a hissing sound audible within the vehicle interior with the additional consequence that there may be a risk that loss of brake assistance will ensue. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the brake servo replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the sealing ring being subject to wear.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake servo.
Are You Affected?
1 Series, 3 Series built between 4 March 2006 and 14 March 2006 may be included. BMW estimates 287 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/2006/207. 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/2006/119 on 6 Jul 2006, for rear shock absorber mounting may fail. The one launched after it was R/2006/199 on 22 Dec 2006, for steering lock may inadvertently engage. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/207, launched 28 November 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.