2006 BMW 5 Series: recalls and complaints

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• 22V1190002 Mar 2022Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Crankcase (Pcv)
• 12V12600026 Mar 2012Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
• 10V4460001 Oct 2010Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum
• 08V3840005 Aug 2008Air Bags / Frontal
• 06V27700026 Jul 2006Suspension / Rear / Shock Absorber
• 06V18700030 May 2006Suspension / Front / Control Arm
• 05V5040001 Nov 2005Power Train / Automatic Transmission

1. 22V119000Received 2 Mar 2022. 917,106 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Crankcase (Pcv)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

   Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jul 2022.

2. 12V126000Received 26 Mar 2012. 367,682 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. As it loosens, an increase in electrical resistance at this cable connection is possible and could cause the cable connection to overheat.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

   Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Apr 2012.

3. 10V446000Received 1 Oct 2010. 198,352 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. In extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. An unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 24, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

   Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Nov 2010.

4. 08V384000Received 5 Aug 2008. 200,000 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. Depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. If this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. The recall began on november 6, 2008. Bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

   Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Nov 2008.

5. 06V277000Received 26 Jul 2006. 11,640 units.

   Suspension / Rear / Shock Absorber

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain passenger vehicles, the lower rubber mount of the rear shock absorbers may not have been manufactured to specifications and may not adhere correctly to its housing within the shock absorber.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The bushing could loosen and over time could separate from its housing. The driver will experience impaired vehicle handling and control increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber free of charge. The recall began on september 13, 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

   Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Sep 2006.

6. 06V187000Received 30 May 2006. 40 units.

   Suspension / Front / Control Arm

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain passenger vehicles, the nuts which secure the front axle control arm and tension strut to the front wheel hub may not have been tightened to specification. Over time the nuts could loosen and the control arm and tension strut could be damaged.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle handling and control could compromise increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will retighten the front axle control arm and tension strut nuts to the correct specifications free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

   Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jun 2006.

7. 05V504000Received 1 Nov 2005. 240 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could cause the parking lock system not to engage, after the transmission is placed in the park ("p") position. If the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle rollaway condition.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will repair and replace the automatic transmission guide plate free of charge. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-332-4269.

   Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Nov 2005.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2006 BMW 5 Series
• All 2006 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 19.

Complaints that report a crash

4

Complaints that report a fire

2

Injuries in the complaints

5

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

5 Oct 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19890
2. 19950
3. 19961
4. 19971
5. 19990
6. 20000
7. 20010
8. 20020
9. 20030
10. 20046
11. 20054
12. 20067
13. 20073
14. 20083
15. 20093
16. 20105
17. 20114
18. 20231

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 BMW 5 Series?

1,695,060 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the BMW 5 Series have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the BMW 5 Series, model years 1989 to 2023. 7 of them name the 2006 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2006 BMW 5 Series name most often?

Electrical System: 10 of 51 component mentions, or 196.1 per 1,000. For all 2006 vehicles the figure is 86.4 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 BMW 5 Series open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.