2006 BMW 5 Series Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2006 BMW 5 Series, 2% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car started beeping uncontrollably than service light reported a malfunction in the air pages and seat belt restraints on the passenger side seats. Dealer diagnosed problem as defected sensors. Had to wait for part then return for another service trip and wait for complimentary car. Its amazing when your in a car service is an emergency they never have loaner available. I depend on my car, so it is very difficult to wait for service. Again with no explanation they also had to update computer now many new function that were not working are now functioning like the blue tooth. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173310, filed 2006-11, 17,000 miles“Due to a certain defect in the airconditioning air duct, the humidity builds up to a high level causing eventual mold formation in the air duct. As a result of that a bad smell will progressively increase untill it can be easily noticable especially during the first minute of starting the air conditionner. Molds are known to be strong allergens and can result in worsening nasal allergy symptoms, cough, nasal congestion, and sneezing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10174207, filed 2006-11, 4,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10145306Jun 1, 2018NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate…
- 10143564May 1, 2018NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate…
- 10035244Oct 1, 2010Bmw vehicle: adaptive headlights. A check control (cc) message is displayed for the adaptive headlights. The headlamps no longer turn with steering wheel movement. Fault code…
- 10028390Sep 1, 2008Bmw: the telematics control unit (tcu) in vehicles may not have been properly activated. This causes the manual and automatic emergency call and roadside call (bmw assist) not to…
- 10026205Apr 1, 2008Bmw: replace the chain tensioning rail bearing bolt that could come loose and cause damage to the engine. Models e60 (5 series), e70 (x5 series), e83 (x3 series), e9x (3 series).
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 5 Series
36 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTires
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 5 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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