CarRecallWatchThe 2006 BMW X5 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 168 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 11 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (88 reports).
2006 BMW X5 recalls
Most common 2006 BMW X5 problems
Problem areas named in the 168 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 88 |
| Seats | 25 |
| Service Brakes | 21 |
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
What owners report
I put a new battery and I need to unplugged the negative every time I turn it off. If I donât do this, the next day, the battery would be dead. I checked with the Ancel OBD2 and thereâs nothing wrong. It doesnât detect anything bad.
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 ta
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
2006 BMW X5 questions
Does the 2006 BMW X5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 BMW X5: Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW X5?
Based on 168 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (88), Seats (25), Service Brakes (21).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 BMW X5 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.