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2006 BMW 5 Series Seats Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
4%of 85 total for the year
Median mileage
69,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2006 BMW 5 Series, 4% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 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.

“The passenger seat airbag malfunctioned casing the seat to have to be removed and sensor replaced. There was a recall on this but my car, and 2 of my friends cars were not included on the recall, my friends were charged by the dealership. My engine leaks oil onto the exhaust manifold causing smoke in the cab and potential fire hazard. On every bm I have ever owned the radiator leaks fluid which is environmentally hazardous and should have been recalled.”

NHTSA complaint #10939903, filed 2017-01, 69,000 miles

“One day while driving, my car had an alert come on the I drive saying the passenger restraint system was malfunctioning. It stayed on a few months and then went away for a few months. Now the problem is occurring again.”

NHTSA complaint #10573050, filed 2014-03, 82,000 miles

“I bought the car it had an oil leak, radiator leak, developed an air bag malfunction, the engine stopped running, tar is accumulating on top of the sunroof every time I open it, the heater fan makes noise, the transmission makes noise after four attempts it is still leaking oil. All of my friends who own Bmw's have also had air bag malfunctions. None were part of the recall, all paid $1,300.00 to have it fixed. Bmw should have recalled all of them. The purpose of recalling some is to avoid a total recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10585739, filed 2014-04, 69,000 miles

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Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201111%
200811%
200718%
200634%
200515%
20041117%

Other parts of the 2006 BMW 5 Series

Air bags
36 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Suspension
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology