2006 BMW 5 Series electrical system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 BMW 5 Series — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Navigation display reboots constantly. Works periodically. This display gives me access to all of the cars features including warnings and malfunctions with the vehicle. If the display works when the car is on it may not work if you turn off the card and turn it back on.”
filed May 8, 2017
“Head lights angle lights wires getting very dry from the heat of the light and the insulation coming off the optical wires, lights go out, possible shorting and become very unsafe.”
filed Apr 20, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electrical SystemCampaign 12V126000 · Mar 26, 2012
Related service bulletins
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information…
B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 11, 2024Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on…
B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2020
Electrical System problems in other 5 Series years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 5 Series | 6 | 7% |
| 2008 5 Series | 16 | 15% |
| 2005 5 Series | 4 | 19% |
| 2004 5 Series | 9 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 BMW 5 Series
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.