The 2006 BMW 6 Series has two recalls, the more serious being a parking lock failure where the transmission may not fully engage when shifted into Park, allowing the vehicle to roll away on a slope if the parking brake is not set.
The suspension recall involves the rear shock absorber lower bushings, which can loosen within their housings over time and eventually separate. If a bushing detaches, it can affect rear suspension stability and handling.
At a glance
What can fail
The rubber bushings at the bottom of the rear shocks may not have been made correctly, causing them to loosen and potentially separate from their housing over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the entire rear strut assemblies to fix the problem.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The guide plate in the automatic transmission's parking lock system may fail, preventing the parking pawl from engaging when you shift to PARK. On a steep slope without the parking brake set, the vehicle could roll away.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the guide plate in the parking lock system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
