2006 BMW 525I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 14%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 BMW 525I, 14% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,500 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.
“Brake booster is loosing vacuum when sitting over night causing the brake pedal to be rock hard at startup. The brakes are fine again as soon as the car starts. I know that the e65 from the same years has a recall on the brake booster vacuum line and check valve.”
NHTSA complaint #11271265, filed 2019-10, 187,000 miles“Tl * the contact owns a 2006 Bmw 525I. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to depress the brake pedal with great force in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle vibrated prior to coming to a complete stop. The failure occurred regularly. The vehicle was brought to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10597043, filed 2014-06, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 525I. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the brakes failed. The vehicle was shifted into neutral and taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the booster vacuum was turned at the vacuum pump causing the brake pump to leak oil and contaminate the brake booster. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10760041, filed 2015-08, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 525-I. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil onto the brakes booster, causing the vehicle to lose brake pressure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls and offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 129,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10475941, filed 2012-09, 125,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 5 series 525I. The contact stated that the emergency brake would have to be applied when attempting to brake to a complete stop. The brakes had not properly worked in the vehicle for an extended period of time and the contact had to apply the emergency brake in drive or reverse because the brakes would not stop the vehicle with the applying force. The vehicle had been taken to three repair shops where it was diagnosed that the power vacuum pump needed to be repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10583291, filed 2014-04, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 11 | 14% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 8% |
| 1992 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 525I
44 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 525I
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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