2006 BMW X5 SAV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X5 SAV years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 BMW X5 SAV. That ranks 2nd out of 13 X5 SAV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (15 complaints, 56%), typically at around 89,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 27owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 BMW X5 SAV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 | 56% | 89,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 22% | 86,730 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 22% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% | 103,910 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 7% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 BMW X5 SAV recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 BMW X5 SAV.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Bmw airbag light illumination (EA08001) — opened Jan 4, 2008, closed Dec 31, 2008, led to recall 08V384000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 BMW X5 SAV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 X5 SAV | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 X5 SAV | 21 | 4 |
| 2011 X5 SAV | 24 | 3 |
| 2010 X5 SAV | 19 | 5 |
| 2009 X5 SAV | 19 | 4 |
| 2008 X5 SAV | 20 | 3 |
| 2007 X5 SAV | 59 | 5 |
| 2006 | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 X5 SAV | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 X5 SAV | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 X5 SAV | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 X5 SAV | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 X5 SAV | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW X5 SAV?
Owners most often report air bags, seats, service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 BMW X5 SAV?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 BMW X5 SAV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other X5 SAV model years, the 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.