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2006 BMW X5 SAV Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 BMW X5 SAV, most often about the air bags (56% of complaints, typically around 85,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about X5 SAV model year since 2000.

Complaints27
Recalls0
Crashes reported1
Fires reported1
Injuries reported1

Most common 2006 BMW X5 SAV problems

  1. Air bags

    15 complaints · 56%

    Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensor, frontal.

    The airbag indicator on dash came on initially and then after about a month the overhead console "passenger air bag off" light came on. Both lights came on ever since and 2 attempts were made to clear code by professional and seems to be the problem with the passenger sensor mat being faulty. My vehicle was equipped…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 85,000 miles
    Production date 03/2006 front passenger seat occupant detection mat malfunction. Vehicle was brought to independent shop for code reading to verify that 'airbag light off' illuminated was triggered from seat sensor. Light stays illuminated (indicating airbag is off) with adult occupant on passenger seat,approximately…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 94,000 miles

  2. Seats

    6 complaints · 22%

    Half of these problems showed up before 86,500 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.

    I've recently (less than 24 hours ago), purchased a 2006 BMW x5 with heated seats. Just this morning on my way to work, with the outside temperature less than 30f, I turn on the heated seats to the number II position and after about 5 minutes, I start seeing smoke/steam rising up from my pelvic area. I could smell it…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 86,730 miles
    The airbag indicator on dash came on initially and then after about a month the overhead console "passenger air bag off" light came on. Both lights came on ever since and 2 attempts were made to clear code by professional and seems to be the problem with the passenger sensor mat being faulty. My vehicle was equipped…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 85,000 miles

  3. Brakes

    6 complaints · 22%

    Half of these problems showed up before 107,000 miles.

    Brake lines corroded and ruptured with loss of brake fluid and decreased braking ability. Brake light came on after gentle braking on the road at low speed.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 107,000 miles
    The power braking system has stopped work ,brake pedal goes to the floor and will not stop the vehicle ,I see that BMW has a recall on the 2007 x5 made the same year and model with the v8 engine, I am a member on my forms and there are hundreds of BMW x5 with the same problem, and some people have had accidents…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 96,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2006 BMW X5 SAV recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

NHTSA defect investigations

Questions about the 2006 BMW X5 SAV

What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW X5 SAV?
By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (15 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles); seats (6 complaints, typically around 86,500 miles); brakes (6 complaints, typically around 107,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2006 BMW X5 SAV have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 BMW X5 SAV. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2006 a bad year for the BMW X5 SAV?
It is the 2nd most complained-about X5 SAV model year since 2000, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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