2006 BMW Z4 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
51 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW Z4. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 51
- Brake Disc ReturnB064925 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Sep 12, 2025
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.B510819 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 16, 2024
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. Thi…B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 11, 2024
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.B662419 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2022
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from…B340414 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2021
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has le…B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 1, 2020
- Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This s…B110208 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2020
- Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This s…B110208 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2020
- "Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memor…513608 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 10, 2019
- "Power Reduction, FC 2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC 2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Faults are Stored in DME. The ""Service Engine Soon"" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine powe…110208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 9, 2019
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain …B650709 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2018
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain …B650709 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2018
- Front passenger seat occupancy (oc3) mat for srs: limited warranty extension to 15 years/unlimited milesB010118 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jan 1, 2018
- N51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME - Diagnostic Hints This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 06 16…B110616 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 1, 2016
- N51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME - Diagnostic Hints. The customer may complain about one of the following: Rough engine runn…B110616 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2016
- Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent - A/C is Off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the…B650709 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2016
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 04 14 dated December 2014. Designates changes to the bulletin. INFORM…B340414 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 2015
- Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen th…B360215 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued May 1, 2015
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles. INFORMATION 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. …340414 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 2014
- "?SI B01 09 14 September 2014 WarrantiesWarranties This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 09 14 dated August 2014. Please read this Service Information bulletin in its…010914 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 1, 2014
- Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15°F, customers may notice a check …610314 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2014
- External Engine Oil Leaks and Repairs. During the vehicle's operational life, normal engine oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime in the eng…010414 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2014
- Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check c…610314 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Apr 1, 2014
- "Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memor…513608 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 2013
- State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails Due To an Invalid VIN Number. The customer of an affected vehicle may fail to pass an I/M test due to a non-compliant 17digit vehicle…120913 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2013
- "Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memor…513608 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 2013
- Clicking/Popping Noise from Dash at Startup. The customer states that when the vehicle is started, or the ignition switch is turned on, there is a clicking/popping noise coming fro…641105 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2013
- Intermittent Hydraulic Valve Adjuster (HVA) Noise. An occasional ticking or rattling noise from the camshaft hydraulic valve lifters (HVA) may occur during cold engine starts, due …110907 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Bmw: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. This is causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis. *kbSIB-61-13-05 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2013
- "Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memor…513608 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2013
- Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. This situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine al…SIB-11-02-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2012
- Bmw: the service engine soon light is on while driving. This is a programming issue. *rm updated 1/4/12. *pe updated 4/24/12. *peSIB-12-01-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2012
- Bmw: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel pump has an internal component that may fail and causing drivability symptoms such as erratic engine operation and longer starting tim…SIB-13-13-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2011
- Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. When turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the different…SIB-33-01-02 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 1, 2011
- Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns. *rmSIB-23-01-08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2011
- Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. The service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *rmSI B12 55 06 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2011
- Bmw: the rear lamp is not water tight due to cracks due to stress. Water may enter the lamp. *rmSIB-63-14-10 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Nov 1, 2010
- Bmw: water is leaking into the luggage compartment due to a damaged seal on rear vents. *rmSIB-51-42-10 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 2010
- Bmw: check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. Models e83, e85, e86, e70, e90, e91, e92, e93, e60 and e61. *pe updated 5/24/11. *peSI-B-12-04-05 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2010
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rmSIB-63-02-01 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2010
- Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. This is due to moisture accumulation. *rmSIB-11-08-03 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2010
- N54-diagnosis for dme fc 29dc/2fbf for models e90, e92 produced from 06/06 and e93, e60, e61 produced from 03/07. *pe updated 7/8/09. *pe models e82, e88 produced from start 2000 a…SI B12-55-06 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2010
- Bmw: when at lower speeds or stopping the engine idle dips too low because of a software problem. *rmSI B12 12 10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: a new technical process is being used on many models to determine the root cause of double-clutch transmission problems. *rmSIB-28-02-08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rmSIB-32-04-07 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery uni…SIB-16-02-09 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 2009
- Bmw vehicles: teileclearing for dynamic stability control (dsc). A part replacement authorization must be obtained by submitting a tc case in puma before any of the following dsc c…SI-B-34-11-08 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Aug 1, 2009
- Bmw: belt tensioner harnesses. A repair harness for the front seat safety belt tensioners at the belt retractors may have been improperly installed. *peSI-B72-02-09 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Aug 1, 2009
- Bmw vehicle: vehicles may be difficult to start, run rough and have the service engine soon lamp illuminated. The vanos solenoid valve is jammed or sticking. *peSI-B-11-05-05 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2009
- Bmw: tire warning light illuminated due to low ambient temperature. Model e90, e91(3 series);e92, e92 (3 series); e60 (5 series); e60 (m5); e63, e64 (6 series); e63, e64 (m6); e65,…SIB-36-05-07 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Dec 1, 2007
- Bmw vehicle: s54-catalyst protection mode while the vehicle is low on fuel. Complaints that the vehicle has no power during heavy acceleration. Fuel reserve light is illuminated an…SIB-12-24-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2007