2006 BMW 5 Series Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2006 BMW 5 Series, 5% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 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“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“Cracked wheel, caused slow loss of air not detected by tire monitoring system resulting in tire failure. Wheel is available for inspection.. New wheel purchased. Dealer did not acknowledge failure although several wheels were in dealership exhibiting similar defects across several series and years.”
NHTSA complaint #10232343, filed 2008-06, 52,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 525i. While driving 35 MPH, the contact drove over a pothole and the rear passenger side rim split in half. The tire was completely shredded into two pieces. She pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic stated that the driver was at fault because they were not willing to assume responsibility for the repairs. Through research, the contact discovered that this was a common failure for her year and model vehicle. The vehicle is currently at the dealer, but has not yet been repaired. The VIN was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10279328, filed 2009-08, 46,000 milesWheels: 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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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