THIS IS ABOUT A LEASED 2006 BMW X5. I WAS PARKING THE CAR, & HAD APPLIED THE FOOTBRAKE WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. I FLOORED THE BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN, BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP, SO I APPLIED THE HANDBRAKE & STILL IT DID NOT STOP. IT CRASHED THROUGH SOME BUSHES, OVER A…

12/31/2008 · NHTSA ODI #10253353.0

2006 X5 · brakes

RECALL : BRAKE VACUUM PUMP RECALL MENTIONED THAT ALL X5 AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 18, 2010. MY CAR HAS SAME ISSUE AND ITS BUILT YEAR IS 2006 BUT COMPANY SAYS THAT MY VIN DOESN'T COME UNDER RECALL. THIS DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE, WHEN I HAVE…

12/30/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10817083.0

2006 X5 · airbags Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE BUMPER, MUFFLER, AND TRUNK WERE DAMAGED. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED AND RELEASED PREMATURELY. THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS…

12/30/2008 · NHTSA ODI #10253174.0

2006 X5 · electrical

DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT TURNED ON AND THEREAFTER BECAME DANGEROUSLY HOT AND BURNED THROUGH THE DRIVER'S COAT. *TR

12/29/2013 · NHTSA ODI #10557605.0

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severe NHTSA 05V504000 01/11/2005

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE

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.

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.

Common questions

Is the 2006 BMW X5 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 279 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 BMW X5 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2006 BMW X5?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 124 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my BMW X5 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 BMW X5?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 279 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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