2006 BMW 525I Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 BMW 525I, 3% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,500 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.
“Seatbelt not retracting and warning light stating seatbelt and airbag may not function in crash. Initially intermittent but now steady warning lights. * extreme fading of paint on hood, roof, deck lid.”
NHTSA complaint #10934341, filed 2016-12, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 525. The contact stated he took the vehicle to a dealer because he heard a rattling noise under the instrument panel. The dealer stated that there was nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The failure recurred and the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for another inspection. The dealer stated that the main frame was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 33,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10465386, filed 2012-07, 33,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162428Jul 10, 2019Various Electrical Problems Caused by Water Ingress. Water ingress into the luggage compartment may cause various electrical problems or faults associated with the MPM (Micro…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 14% |
| 1995 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 20% |
| 1992 | 2 | 11% |
| 1991 | 2 | 15% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 525I
44 complaintsBrakes
11 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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