2005 BMW 6 Series recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2005 BMW 6 Series. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Mar 26, 2012Fire risk2004–2010 BMW 5 Series, 2004–2010 BMW 6 Series, 2006–2010 BMW M5 and 1 other model — Electrical System
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT THIS CABLE CONNECTION IS POSSIBLE AND COULD CAUSE THE CABLE CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT.
12V126000 · 368K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Oct 1, 2010Crash risk2004–2010 BMW 5 Series, 2004–2010 BMW 6 Series, 2002–2008 BMW 7 Series — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
10V446000 · 198K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Nov 1, 2005Safety2005–2006 BMW 5 Series, 2005–2006 BMW 6 Series, 2005–2006 BMW X5 — Power Train
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
05V504000 · 240 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC