2006 BMW X5 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,626miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 2006 BMW X5, 5% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,626 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“1) cruise will not take into action when less then 15 MPH--- and you have to be in accelerate to engage cruise- causes problems in school zone. Especially to set the cruise at 19mph is a challenge. 2) seat belt warning even after I have the seat belt on. And the beep comes after I drive about 2 blocks ...so I have to take off the belt and put it back on.”
NHTSA complaint #10313610, filed 2010-02, 51,000 miles“Air bag signal and seat belt warning were lit on the dash, even after the passenger was out of the car. The seat belt warning chimes when passenger leaves, took it to a mechanic and he told me that the sensor needs to be replaced. Took it to Bmw on 06/10/2014 they told me, there were no recalls for my car due to my VIN. Considering the fact that other vehicles are having the same problems, and are being repaired, this is very disappointing that my car can not be fixed, when this is a potentially dangerous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10597301, filed 2014-06, 63,253 miles“Anytime I have a passenger in the car the seatbelt warning light goes off. My passenger is wearing the seatbelt. I put the car in park and tell my passenger to take the seatbelt off then back on. It's off for a bit then the light for the seatbelt comes by on.”
NHTSA complaint #11648526, filed 2025-03“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw X5. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light continued to flash off and on when a passenger was either occupying the seat or when there was no passenger. The contact also stated that the seat belt warning chime was activated when the passenger was secured using the seat belt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 13v564000 (air bags). …”
NHTSA complaint #10588360, filed 2014-05, 93,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw X5. The contact stated the occupancy detection mat which was located in the passenger or driver seat that informs the computer that a person was in the seat failed. The failure rendered the air bags inoperable and also caused the seat belt lights to illuminate as if a person was sitting in the seat when it was unoccupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on more than one occasion and they performed a diagnostic test but the computer displayed no codes; therefore, they could not repair the failure or duplicate it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10409176, filed 2011-06, 38,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 7% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 3% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW X5
83 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsSeats
25 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW X5
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