There are no safety recalls for the 2006 BMW X5 SAV, but owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 BMW X5 SAV problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 18 | |
| Seats | 6 | |
| Service Brakes | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification — 2
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 96,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2006 BMW X5 SAV complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 138,000 miles · reported Mar 22, 2019
I purchased a 2006 x5 4.4i (N62b44 engine)used with 138,000 miles. Went to leave driveway, car was in reverse, presses brakes to adjust mirrors, let off to keep backing out, had to press again for another adjustment, I looked up and I was driving through the bushes in my front yard. Brakes were pushed but not engaging. I thought that to be odd, so I wanted to run to a certified bmw repair facility. I was in traffic going about 40 and had to utilize the breaks again, the car stopped. Within one minute I had to press again and the car would not stop, I pumped the breaks and the pedal was so hard…
Air Bags · at 136,000 miles · reported Dec 13, 2018
Occupancy seat sensor failure after recall campaign 17v-605 completed. The sensor mat failed within 16 months of the repair which means the parts used for the campaign are faulty as well. Bmw refuses to fix the issue. This failure will result in the passenger front air bag to not deploy as so stated in the original recall campaign.
Air Bags · at 130,000 miles · reported Aug 30, 2018
Front passenger air bag mat sensor warning light came on. Defective mat sesnor has been replaced and service at bmw of las vegas on 2 separate ocassions at 44,794 and 67845 miles 6-15-2011 and 5-14-2014 respectively under warranty and at owners cost. This vehicle was produced on 8-22-2006 but was not part of the recall. The vehicle currently has 130,000 miles.
Service Brakes · at 175,000 miles · reported Apr 15, 2018
Bmw x5 brake booster failed. I was driving in town and attempted to stop and noticed that the truck needed more brake pedal pressure the longer I applied the brakes. The pedal began to rise and the truck would begin to creep forward unless more pressure was applied to the pedal. I drove to the bmw dealership to have a recall performed on the passenger seat occupancy mat. During that visit I informed the service writer of the brake issue and asked if it would be corrected under a recall as well. I was told that my vehicle was not covered by any other recalls. I researched it and found that some…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 118,000 miles · reported Jan 22, 2018
The car showed no signs of any failures, no warning or service lights, and as I was backing out of a crowded parking lot the car started emitting white smoke out of both tail pipes and stalled suddenly. The car would not immediately restart and I had to push it back into a parking spot to avoid other traffic. The car was able to be restarted after 10 minutes and again emitted clouds of heavy white smoke. At this point I called a tow truck and had it towed to my local bmw dealer. I was informed that the crank case vent valve apparently froze up and needs replacing. This part also called pcv…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 BMW X5 SAV have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 BMW X5 SAV as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 BMW X5 SAV?
Owners report air bags problems most often (18 reports), followed by seats (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 96,000 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.