Vehicle recall R/2006/207

BMW 1 Series and BMW 3 Series recall: Possible loss of braking power assistance

DVSA recall R/2006/207 names the BMW 1 Series and BMW 3 Series. It was launched 28 November 2006. It covers vehicles built 4 March 2006 to 14 March 2006.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2006/207
Launched: 28 November 2006
Issued by: BMW
Vehicles: DVSA lists 287 on each model line

What can go wrong

A temporary fault in the greasing system on the brake servo sealing ring could lead to the sealing ring being subject to wear. In unfavourable conditions the seal may be pressed into the brake servo housing as a consequence of increased friction. The arising leak will cause a hissing sound audible within the vehicle interior with the additional consequence that there may be a risk that loss of brake assistance will ensue.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the brake servo replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 287. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
BMW 1 Series	4 March 2006 to 14 March 2006	287
BMW 3 Series	4 March 2006 to 14 March 2006	287

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2006/199 Steering lock may inadvertently engage 22 December 2006, 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/2004/172 Connections on the control arm to the rear axle may become loose 29 September 2004, BMW 1 Series
R/2009/065 Front side airbag or seat belt tensioner may not operate correctly 30 June 2009, BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series
R/2010/102 Fire may occur 4 August 2010, BMW 1 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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