2006 BMW X5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
220
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 BMW X5
The 2006 BMW X5 has received a total of 220 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (77 complaints), Seats (24 complaints), and Service Brakes (21 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 BMW X5
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 BMW X5, potentially affecting up to 76,805 vehicles.
Recall 13V564000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 76,565 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li...
Consequence: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the...
View full details →Recall 05V504000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 240 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK ("P") POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLLAWAY CONDITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-332-4269.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 BMW X5
220 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW X5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Anytime I have a passenger in the car the seatbelt warning light goes off. My passenger is wearing the seatbelt. I put the car in park and tell my passenger to take the seatbelt off then back on. It's off for a bit then the light for the seatbelt comes by on.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, there was an electrical burning odor inside the vehicle. The ABS, brakes, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was driven to the residence. On another occasion, the contact had to redirect the steering wheel into a different lane while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who changed the oil and replaced the alternator; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic and was diagnosed with multiple electrical failures. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer and a diagnostic test was pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, there was an electrical burning odor inside the vehicle. The ABS, brakes, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was driven to the residence. On another occasion, the contact had to redirect the steering wheel into a different lane while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who changed the oil and replaced the alternator; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic and was diagnosed with multiple electrical failures. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer and a diagnostic test was pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to increase in speed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who suggested that the failure was possibly related to a power train failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure and confirmed the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V504000 (Power Train). The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a safety complaint. The failure mileage was 274,000.
When I switch on my driver seat for the heated seat it became so hot that the coils burned through my seat and make two round burn holes in the seat and burned my leg
Safety Rating for the 2006 BMW X5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 BMW X5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 BMW X5
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 BMW X5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
651114 — AIR BAGS
Recall Campaign 13V-564: E53 Repair Front Passenger Airbag Seat Occupancy Sensor Mat. This Recall involves the front passenger airbag OC3 (Front Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Mat) for the E53 (X5). Over time, due to the frequency of front passenger seat usage, the OC3 seat mat can become damaged. If this...
SIB-12-17-09 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BMW VEHICLE: WATER HAS ENTERED ELECTRONICS BOX BECAUSE THE LID IS NOT PROPERLY FITTED. ONCE IT IS VERIFIED THAT WATER HAS INDEED ENTERED THE ELECTRONICS BOX, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO REPLACE BOTH THE LOWER PART OF THE ELECTRONICS BOX AND THE LID OF THE ELECTRONICS BOX. *PE UPDATED 8/3/11....
SIB-12-17-09 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW VEHICLE: WATER HAS ENTERED ELECTRONICS BOX BECAUSE THE LID IS NOT PROPERLY FITTED. ONCE IT IS VERIFIED THAT WATER HAS INDEED ENTERED THE ELECTRONICS BOX, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO REPLACE BOTH THE LOWER PART OF THE ELECTRONICS BOX AND THE LID OF THE ELECTRONICS BOX. *PE UPDATED 8/3/11....
SB-12-18-09 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BMW VEHICLES: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME-DMTL DIAGNOSIS). AN INCORRECT TANK LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS MAY OCCUR DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED WITH THE DMTL LEAKAGE FAULT STORED, EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO FUEL SYSTEM LEAK. DME SOFTWARE DMTL DIAGNOSTIC ERROR. MODEL E70 (X5)....
SI B12 08 08 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE ACTION ON MY 2005 AND 2006 E53 (X5) WITH M54 ENGINE AND GM5 TRANSMISSION PRODUCED 09/2004-10/2006 - REPROGRAM DME. *PE
SIB-61-11-07 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW VEHICLE: MISSING CLIP ON POWER CABLE CAUSES VARIOUS ELECTRICAL COMPLAINTS. VEHICLE WILL NOT START. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OR DISPLAYS ARE FLICKERING. REMOTE CONTROL WILL NOT UNLOCK VEHICLE. VARIOUS CONTROL MODULES CANNOT BE ACCESSED USING THE DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM. THE CLIP(1) ON THE POWER SUPPLY TERMINAL(2) (X16825 INTHE REAR POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX,...
515001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
TRUNK LID GRIP WATER INGRESS - INTERMITTENT TRUNK LID (LIFT GATE OR REAR HATCH) UNLOCKING OPERATIONS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 BMW X5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW X5
- 2001 BMW X5 — 214 complaints
- 2002 BMW X5 — 136 complaints
- 2003 BMW X5 — 134 complaints
- 2004 BMW X5 — 93 complaints
- 2005 BMW X5 — 109 complaints
- 2006 BMW X5 (current)
- 2007 BMW X5 — 119 complaints
- 2008 BMW X5 — 319 complaints
- 2009 BMW X5 — 203 complaints
- 2010 BMW X5 — 187 complaints
- 2011 BMW X5 — 394 complaints