SteeringPart report
2006 BMW M5 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2006 BMW M5, 3% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,900 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
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25 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW M5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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