2006 BMW 525XI Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 46%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 BMW 525XI, 46% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“The front passenger air bag warning light flashed and suddenly remained illuminated. It is related to the campaign #13v564000. I contacted Bmw and was told that my vehicle is not included in the recall for this campaign. I believe it should be as my symtoms are the same as listed in the campaign.”
NHTSA complaint #10884620, filed 2016-07, 134,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 525XI. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag warning light flashed and suddenly remained illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer had been notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was not available. Updated 06/14/16”
NHTSA complaint #10860724, filed 2016-04, 75,000 miles“Computer drawing down battery and car will not start seems to happen more when it's damp and raining this happens when the car is parked passenger airbag light is on Bmw would like $2500. To reboot computer I think its a scam”
NHTSA complaint #11047100, filed 2017-11, 150,000 miles“Message appears that there is a malfunction with the passenger air bag and reminded passenger to wear seat belt until it is looked into. Also a warning about the power steering sensor malfunction. These are both safety issues but Bmw has been of no help.”
NHTSA complaint #10503773, filed 2013-03, 80,000 miles“The passenger restraint system alarm came on for the first time while sitting in a parking lot. Bmw says that my vehicle, a 2006 Bmw 525XI is not captured under the current recall 13v564000, which fixes this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10629216, filed 2014-08, 122,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V428000Jul 6, 2017BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat…Covers: BMW 525XI 2006, 325I 2006, 550I 2006 +6 more
- 13V564000Nov 12, 2013BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi…Covers: BMW 525XI 2006–2007, 750LI 2006–2007, 550I 2006–2007 +15 more
Related service bulletins
- 10148018Sep 1, 2014"?SI B01 09 14 September 2014 WarrantiesWarranties This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 09 14 dated August 2014. Please read this Service Information bulletin in…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 8 | 40% |
| 2006 | 13 | 46% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 525XI
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 525XI
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology