2006 BMW 5 Series problems by component
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW 5 Series, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 36 | 42% | 70,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 19 | 22% | 51,287 mi |
| Power Train | 8 | 9% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 8% | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 8% | — |
| Engine | 6 | 7% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 5% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 5% | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 4% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 4% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.