2006 BMW 5 Series Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 BMW 5 Series, 4% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 front suspension makes loud noises when the car goes over bumps. I also find that I have to perform wheel balancing every 2-3 months, which is a lot more than other vehicles I have owned. I have taken the car in to the dealer, who stated that there is nothing wrong with the suspension, except for dirty bushings. I find this hard to believe.”
NHTSA complaint #10417103, filed 2011-08, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 530xi. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the front driver side tire blew. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was located at the front driver side coil spring, which fractured and punctured the tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 77,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10452548, filed 2012-03, 77,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 530xi. When the vehicle drove 20 MPH over a bump in the road he heard a loud noise under the front of the vehicle. The noise was louder whenever the weather was frigid. He took the vehicle to the dealer twice for the failure. The diagnosis confirmed that the failure was caused by the front control lower arm bushing. The estimated cost for repair was $312.00. The manufacturer was notified. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in recall number 06v187000 suspension, front control arms;therefore; they would not assist with the repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10299766, filed 2010-01, 56,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V277000Jul 26, 2006On certain passenger vehicles, the lower rubber mount of the rear shock absorbers may not have been manufactured to specifications and may not adhere…Covers: BMW 5 Series 2006, 6 Series 2006, 7 Series 2006
- 06V187000May 30, 2006On certain passenger vehicles, the nuts which secure the front axle control arm and tension strut to the front wheel hub may not have been tightened to…Covers: BMW 5 Series 2006, 6 Series 2006
Related service bulletins
- 10040853Jul 1, 2011Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. When turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the…
Suspension: 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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