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2006 BMW 5 Series Tires Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
5%of 85 total for the year
Median mileage
27,988miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2006 BMW 5 Series, 5% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,988 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.

“I purchased a set of kumho escta spt, size 245/35-19 tires from my retailer on jan.12 2009. On march 28, 2009, I had 1 tire replaced due to separation of the sidewall. On sept 19th, 2009, I experienced another tire failure while at freeway speed. 2 additional tires were replaced as well, as they were showing signs of failing. Jan 07, 2010 I experienced a 5th tire failure. All tire share the same type of failure. Inner sidewall separation of the cords (visible). I have asked kumho to reimburse my retailer, which they have denied.”

NHTSA complaint #10299509, filed 2010-01, 39,050 miles

“I own a 2006 Bmw 530i with 37,000 miles on original set of bridgestone rft tires 275/40 r1893y. These are low profile tires and on nov 16, 07 < brought my car in for a tire check at the dealer. They determined that the rt rear wheel was cracked and has damaged the tire. This they said was not covered under warranty as they say that it was damaged from a pot hole. I said that I have been driving cars like cadillac, mercedes, corvette and never broke a wheel. They would not cover it and it cost me $900. …”

NHTSA complaint #10224544, filed 2008-04, 30,380 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 5 SERIES. The vehicle has bridgestone potenza tires. While driving 30 MPH, the front passenger side tire was flattened by a screw in the road and also a pothole. The tire is a run flat tire, which means the vehicle can be driven for at least fifty more miles after a flat without any damage to the wheel. Once the contact arrived home, the wheel split. The contact stated that the wheel should not have split and cracked. The dealer repaired the tire, the wheel, and the front passenger side strut. The tire depth and size were unknown. …”

NHTSA complaint #10236174, filed 2008-07, 25,596 miles

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012220%
20113037%
200822%
200645%
200515%
200435%
200317%

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
Wheels
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Seats
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.

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