CarRecallWatchThe 2006 BMW 525i has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (52 reports).
2006 BMW 525i recalls
PCV Valve Heater Can Short and Melt, Risking Fire
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Passenger Airbag May Turn Off in a Crash
A sensor mat under the front passenger seat, which tells the car whether and how the passenger front airbag should deploy, can fatigue and crack.
Most common 2006 BMW 525i problems
Problem areas named in the 77 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 52 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, she noticed the odor of burning plastic. The contact stated that the check radiator light was illuminated. The contact stated that she drove the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the failure was with the PCV valve and replaced the PCV valve. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was billed by the dealer for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The fa
I received a notice in the mail stating that my vehicle with the matching Vin had a recall for the pc value heater. And that it causes the vehicle to over heat and catch fire I contacted the dealership and manufacturer and I was told that there was no remedy available as I started experiencing issue's with my vehicle. It worries me because I constantly have my grandchildren with me and don't want them in a unsafe vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat. The coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and added coolant in the vehicle. The contact then continued to drive. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact stated that he replaced the thermostat himself. However, the failure persisted and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525I. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer where it was both diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 188,318.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 525I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER PASSPORT BMW (4730 AUTH PL, SUITLAND-SILVER HILL, MD 20746, (301) 423-2700) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING A BOLT TIGHTENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V428000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER RECALL HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 112,000.
2006 BMW 525i questions
Does the 2006 BMW 525i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2006 BMW 525i: PCV Valve Heater Can Short and Melt, Risking Fire; Passenger Airbag May Turn Off in a Crash; Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW 525i?
Based on 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (52), Service Brakes (8), Seat Belts (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 BMW 525i has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.