2006 BMW 5 Series problems and complaints
Owners have filed 388 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 BMW 5 Series. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (186), Electrical System (70), Engine (37).
Key takeaways
- 388 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 20 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 186 | 48% |
| Electrical System | 70 | 18% |
| Engine | 37 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 30 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 26 | 7% |
| Seats | 23 | 6% |
| Power Train | 18 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 | 4% |
| Steering | 15 | 4% |
| Structure | 13 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 BMW 5 Series 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-12-03
The contact owned 2006 BMW 530I. The contact received unknown recall notifications and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list because he no longer owns the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The VIN was u...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-07-10
The vehicle caught fire on the highway / interstate. Completely burnt down. The incident has been reported to the insurance company. But still haven't had any feedback . The vehicle is located at the tow place. It is not drivable it's completely burnt. Pierce the fire started in the engine.
Unknown Or Other,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2025-06-12
Vehicle caught fire
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More for the 2006 BMW 5 Series
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.