2006 BMW 530XI problems by component
91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW 530XI, 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 → | 48 | 53% | 95,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 19 | 21% | 94,000 mi |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 10% | — |
| Engine | 8 | 9% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 9% | — |
| Seats | 7 | 8% | — |
| Structure | 7 | 8% | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 4% | — |
| Steering | 4 | 4% | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 4% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 4% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.