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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2006 BMW 5 Series Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 85 total for the year
Median mileage
38,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 BMW 5 Series, 2% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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.

“I bought a used Bmw from long island auto find. Before picking it up I told nick certain things needed to be done there was a drafty sound coming from the moon roof the center rims were corroded, bolts were missing from the valve cover. I was called three days in a row by nick who claimed everything was done and the car was ready to be picked up. When I got the re not only was the battery dead, nothing on my list was done! I have since had the car 5 month and I has been in the shop 5 weeks so far. Passenger side air bag malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10573900, filed 2014-03, 68,000 miles

“The contact stated the engine hesitated when accelerating from a stop. The hesitation of the engine lasted between 5 to 10 seconds. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer and manufacturer, who did not find any problem with the engine. The vehicle was not involved in any accidents. When pulling out into traffic, the vehicle hesitated. The consuemer was told the vehicle is underpowered for its weight. Updated 12/18/06.”

NHTSA complaint #10173733, filed 2006-11, 8,000 miles

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Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201134%
200622%

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
Seats
3 complaints
Body 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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