2006 BMW X5 service brakes problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2006 BMW X5 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The brake vacuum pump has leaked a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. This contamination resulted in a loss of power assist braking. The loss of power assist in braking has increased stopping distance and lead to a near vehicle crash. No indicator lights were present. Repair…”
filed Sep 2, 2022
“The brakes pedal becomes hard and is unable to stop vehicle. This occur while the vehicle is moving. In addition the brake pedal is hard while stationary as well”
filed Apr 9, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X5 | 10 | 18% |
| 2024 X5 | 42 | 30% |
| 2023 X5 | 3 | 10% |
| 2022 X5 | 6 | 10% |
| 2021 X5 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 X5 | 5 | 5% |
| 2019 X5 | 12 | 7% |
| 2018 X5 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 X5 | 6 | 8% |
| 2016 X5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 X5 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 X5 | 4 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 BMW X5
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.