2006 BMW 525I Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 199,863miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2006 BMW 525I, 4% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 199,863 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Bought from manager at Bmw service department w/89,920 on 10/25/13. 2 overheated broke down on 11/29/13 on january 7 rarely park in driveway, pull up on driveway with an incline at my home. Car was placed in park but sorta did not catch gear right, felt a rollback so I engaged my e-brake. Did not want to release key, so I get stuff at house and resumed inspection of vehicle, car did not start. So I attempted to remove out of park, to no avail, then after off and on attempts it changed gears. Screen said gear change without brake possible. …”
NHTSA complaint #10560152, filed 2014-01, 92,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 525-I. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the engine turned off, smoke started emerging from the engine compartment. The hood was opened and a fire was discovered coming from the passenger side. The fire department was called and they extinguished the fire. The police was present and a report was issued. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 307,726.”
NHTSA complaint #11240285, filed 2019-07, 307,726 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162416Jul 9, 2019"Power Reduction, FC 2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC 2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Faults are Stored in DME. The ""Service Engine Soon"" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine…
- 10151300May 1, 2016N51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME - Diagnostic Hints This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 06…
- 10151068Feb 1, 2016This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 10147598Jan 1, 2015"SUBJECT N62TU: ISTA Service Function for DME ""RAM Backup"". The ISTA Service Function test plan should be performed to clear stored values in the DME RAM memory after repairs…
- 10150065Jun 1, 2013"BMW NA has agreed to extend the emissions warranties of the turbocharger's wastegate to: ??8 years or 82,000 miles, whichever occurs first, as determined from the vehicle's…
- 10149589May 1, 2013"N54 Engine: Diagnosis of Cold Start Rough Running with Misfire Faults. The customer may complain that during the cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the…
- 10150095Mar 1, 2013Intermittent Hydraulic Valve Adjuster (HVA) Noise. An occasional ticking or rattling noise from the camshaft hydraulic valve lifters (HVA) may occur during cold engine starts…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 525I
44 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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