2006 BMW 525XI Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2006 BMW 525XI, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,000 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.
“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 service bulletins
- 10142910Jan 1, 2018Front passenger seat occupancy (oc3) mat for srs: limited warranty extension to 15 years/unlimited miles
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 10% |
| 2006 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 525XI
13 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
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