2006 BMW 525XI Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 18%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,217miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 BMW 525XI, 18% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,217 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.
“When I came to red light and went to push my brake a warning light appeared on dash with the message left brake lamp malfunction and my brake would not push down. This has happened several times since last week and I found an open recall that fits my car exactly but my car in not covered. Why????”
NHTSA complaint #10475640, filed 2012-09, 96,217 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 525XI. While attempting to park on a slight incline, the brakes failed and the vehicle rolled backwards. The contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard. The dealer stated that the vacuum pump leaked oil into the brake booster. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10632794, filed 2014-09, 114,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 525XI. The contact stated that while driving at various low speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10967976, filed 2017-03, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 525XI. While coming to a full stop at a traffic light, the contact had to depress the brakes with both feet in order to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that no warning indicators were illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The VIN and failure mileage were unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10731313, filed 2015-06Related 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 | 1 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 525XI
13 complaintsElectrical system
6 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