2006 BMW 530I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,588miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 BMW 530I, 6% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,588 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.
“Engine oil from the brake vacuum pump may enter the brake vacuum line, possibly allowing oil to enter the brake booster. If engine oil enters the brake booster, it may damage the internal rubber membrane, causing it to develop leaks and possibly impair the brake power assistance system. The brakes will then only function with increased brake pedal pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #11015040, filed 2017-08, 180,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 530I. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal extended all the way down to the floor and there was a delay when the brake pedal was engaged. The brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,175.”
NHTSA complaint #10760031, filed 2015-08, 121,175 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 530I. The contact stated while driving various speeds the brake pedal extended all the way down to the floor and there was a delay when the brake pedal was engaged. The contact also stated that when he turned the heat on he smelled a burning odor in the seats. The air bag light sensor illuminated whenever the vehicle was turned on. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer and stated that there was no recall for his vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10556480, filed 2013-12, 89,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 530I. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was applied, it was difficult to depress. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10873859, filed 2016-06Related 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
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 530I
32 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 530I
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.
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