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2006 BMW 6 Series ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issues.

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #07V479000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The fuel rails in your engine are like a network of tiny highways that deliver fuel to your engine. In very cold and dry conditions, a spark can jump from the fuel rails to the engine's computer, causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your engine could stall while you're driving, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will add two extra ground cables to your engine compartment to prevent the spark from happening, and this repair is completely free. They'll do it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible, so be sure to schedule the appointment when you get the recall notice. This timing describes the original 2007 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES, IN CONDITIONS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH LOW HUMIDITY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TO OCCUR AT THE FUEL RAILS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) COULD BE AFFECTED SO THAT ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF STALLING WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SPEED OR ACCELERATE AND THE POWER STEERING COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL ATTACH TWO GROUND CABLES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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Other BMW 6 Series Years

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1 recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2006 BMW 6 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING recall for the 2006 BMW 6 Series? (Campaign #07V479000)

The fuel rails in your engine are like a network of tiny highways that deliver fuel to your engine. In very cold and dry conditions, a spark can jump from the fuel rails to the engine's computer, causing problems. If this happens, your engine could stall while you're driving, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. Your BMW dealer will add two extra ground cables to your engine compartment to prevent the spark from happening, and this repair is completely free. They'll do it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible, so be sure to schedule the appointment when you get the recall notice. This timing describes the original 2007 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.