The Lemon Index2006 BMW X5. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 13 / 20 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto (S5) | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 19 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| 4.8L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 59,400 and 108,000 miles. Median 85,000, from 153 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 72,000 | 56,000–100,000 | 71 |
| Seats | 85,000 | 58,000–106,000 | 27 |
| Brakes | 107,500 | 91,800–138,500 | 22 |
| Electrical | 93,000 | 65,300–108,000 | 19 |
| Seat belts | 59,600 | 47,800–72,800 | 6 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 25% |
| Brakes | 25% |
| Seats | 25% |
| Seat belts | 17% |
| Lights | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
13V564000 Nov 2013 Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification
Defect. BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue an
Risk. Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy. BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, an
05V504000 Nov 2005 Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect. CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK ("P") POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLLAWAY CONDITION.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-332-4269.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Bmw airbag light illumination | 2008 | 2008 |
Manufacturer communications 107
BMW filed 107 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Trunk lid grip water ingress - intermittent trunk lid (lift gate or rear hatch) unlocking…
- Fuel pump failure after refueling with ethanol fuel blend
- Install hood latch corrosion resistant clip
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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