2006 BMW X5 problems
Owners have filed 221 complaints about the 2006 BMW X5 with NHTSA. Air bags account for 39.8% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of seats at 11.3%.
Complaints221
Crashes6
Fires17
Injuries16
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 39.8% · 88
Seats 11.3% · 25
Service brakes 9.5% · 21
Electrical system 9.0% · 20
Seat belts 3.6% · 8
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.2% · 7
Engine and engine cooling 3.2% · 7
Power train 3.2% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 17 describe a fire and 16 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 22 model years of the BMW X5 in this data, 2006 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 10 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 85,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The contact mentioned that recall repairs were unable to be performed since the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The vehicle had not exhibited the failure. Air bags · reported at 87,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 48,900. Air bags · reported at 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated approximately 2 months ago. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer and they advised the contact that the front passenger seat sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. Air bags · reported at 102,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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