- The problem
- 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 sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
- The risk
- Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- 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 possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Vehicle safety record
2006 BMW X5 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2006 BMW X5 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2013 for the occupant classification.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical X5 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2006 BMW X5 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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No complaints about the 2006 BMW X5 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW X5: every year compared
All X5 years2006 BMW X5 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 BMW X5 | 0 | 2 | A | |
| 2006 Acura MDX | 87 | 11 | B | Compare |
| 2006 Land Rover Range Rover | 56 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Porsche Cayenne | 55 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Volvo XC90 | 53 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 26 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus RX | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2006 BMW X3 | 0 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2006 BMW 3 Series | 1,243 | 4 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2006 BMW X5
Does the 2006 BMW X5 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 BMW X5: occupant classification (November 2013); automatic transmission (November 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2006 BMW X5 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2006 BMW X5 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical BMW X5 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2006 BMW X5 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data