Vehicle recall R/2006/199

BMW 3 Series recall: Steering lock may inadvertently engage

DVSA recall R/2006/199 names the BMW 3 Series. It was launched 22 December 2006. It covers vehicles built 1 November 1995 to 1 November 1996.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2006/199
Launched: 22 December 2006
Issued by: BMW
Vehicles: 2,222 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The control cam of the steering lock may break. This is most likely to occur as the vehicle is started or parked. However the possibility of this occurring whilst the vehicle is in motion cannot be ruled out. In this event the steering lock could engage with the effect that it would no longer be possible to steer the vehicle.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles check manufacturer of lock and if necessary replace steering lock.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
BMW 3 Series	1 November 1995 to 1 November 1996	2,222

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Other recalls for these models

R/2006/207 Possible loss of braking power assistance 28 November 2006, BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series
R/2008/026 Door pressure sensors may delay side airbag deployment following an impact. 14 February 2008, BMW 3 Series
R/2005/022 The bearings of the fuel injection pump may fail 8 February 2005, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW X5 and others
R/2009/065 Front side airbag or seat belt tensioner may not operate correctly 30 June 2009, BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series
R/2002/025 Possible detachment of ball bearing from front suspension strut top mounting 22 February 2002, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series
R/2001/146 Tyres may have cuts in side walls. 9 November 2001, BMW 5 Series, BMW 3 Series

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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