MYRModel Year Report

2006 BMW X5 SAV

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2006 BMW X5 SAV
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:51:56.122Z

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW X5 SAV Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2006: 27 complaints 2006 2007: 59 complaints 2007 2008: 20 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 19 complaints 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 21 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2013
2006: 27 complaints
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YearComplaints
20000
20010
20020
20031
20040
200627
200759
200820
200919
201019
201124
201221
201313

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

14 of 27 total reports mention: air bags.

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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MAT SENSOR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180830

I NOTICED THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON, I CALLED BMW AND THEY SCHEDULED ME FOR A APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING WEEK. ON THE DAY OF THE APPOINTMENT THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND SHOWED THAT THE FRONT SEAT MAT WAS FAULTY. I PAID $1400 TO HAVE IT FIXED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120310

SERVICE BRAKES

6 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH
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THE POWER BRAKING SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORK ,BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND WILL NOT STOP THE VEHICLE ,I SEE THAT BMW HAS A RECALL ON THE 2007 X5 MADE THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL WITH THE V8 ENGINE, I AM A MEMBER ON MY FORMS AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF...

NHTSA ODI report, 20151209

BMW X5 BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED. I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP AND NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK NEEDED MORE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE THE LONGER I APPLIED THE BRAKES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180415

SEATS

5 of 27 total reports mention: seats.

FIRE
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I'VE RECENTLY (LESS THAN 24 HOURS AGO), PURCHASED A 2006 BMW X5 WITH HEATED SEATS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090106

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 27 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 27 total reports mention: electrical system.

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TAIL LIGHTS ASSEMBLY (SOCKETS) ON BOTH SIDES BURNS AND MELTS EASILY CAUSING BULBS TO DIE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120730

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20080104 — EA (closed 20081231)

BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 BMW X5 SAV — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 BMW X5 SAV reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW X5 SAV?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 BMW X5 SAV have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.