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BMW 6 SeriesModel year report

2005 BMW 6 Series Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
30,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 BMW 6 Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2005 BMW 6 Series. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 30,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 27 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the vacuum and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Passenger airbag lamp is on and stays on after technician at the Bmw service center reset the vehicle's computer (cleared faults). Vehicle did not get into situation which would trigger airbag deployment, but potentially the passenger frontal airbag may malfunction and render the passenger airbag inoperative.”

NHTSA complaint #10358761, filed 2010-10, 25,695 miles

Brakes: “Dt: the contact stated the brakes failed while driving . The pedal went to the floor, resulting in an accident. The vehicle went over the curb and hit a parking pillar. The undercarriage was damaged. The contact reports hearing squeaking noises coming from the brakes two weeks prior to the incident. The squeaking noise occurred only while driving slowly at 5 to 10 MPH. The dealer said the brake pressure sensor was bad. The dealer plans on contacting Bmw to see if the repairs will be covered under warranty. A police report was taken.”

NHTSA complaint #10147109, filed 2006-01, 8,323 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,695 and 65,721 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 30,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2005 BMW 6 Series → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 27 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 27 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 6 Series

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2008617,7252———Not enough data
2006557,0005———Not enough data
2005730,0003———Not enough data

All BMW 6 Series model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 BMW 6 Series have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2005 BMW 6 Series as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 BMW 6 Series is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2005 BMW 6 Series been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 BMW 6 Series reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 30,000 miles and the middle half falls between 25,695 and 65,721 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.