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Common Problems with 2006 BMW X5

Retrospectively, the 2006 BMW X5 had 178 complaints, and 41% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2006 BMW X5?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2006 BMW X5 fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 73 SEATS 20 SERVICE BRAKES 20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18 SEAT BELTS 7 ENGINE 7 POWER TRAIN 5 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 SUSPENSION 1 STEERING 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 CHILD SEAT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1

Worst 2006 BMW X5 Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

SEATS
2006 BMW X5 January 29, 2014 Victims: 1 Mileage: 123469 miles

Started x5 up and turned on driver 's seat warmer. let car warm up for 5 minutes and commenced to drive away. one minute down the road i smell smoke l...

SEATS
2006 BMW X5 February 18, 2014 Victims: 1 Mileage: 87131 miles

Drivers side heated seat burned through leather seats on right side of seat at rib cage. slightly burned driver. had a electrical burning smell. left...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2006 BMW X5 February 20, 2016 Victims: 1 Mileage: 120000 miles

My drivers side seat ( cushion) caught on fire when i turned on the heated seats. i first smelled a burning / plastic smell. then i felt my glutes and...