2006 BMW X5 Sav Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2006 BMW X5 Sav, and owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2006 BMW X5 Sav. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 BMW X5 Sav have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 92,194 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I purchased a 2006 x5 4.4i (n62b44 engine)used with 138,000 miles. Went to leave driveway, car was in reverse, presses brakes to adjust mirrors, let off to keep backing out, had to press again for ano”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 22, 2019 · Service brakes
“Occupancy seat sensor failure after recall campaign 17v-605 completed. The sensor mat failed within 16 months of the repair which means the parts used for the campaign are faulty as well. BMW refuses”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 13, 2018 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 BMW X5 (X5 4.8is). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–14 / 19–20 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.4/4.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare BMW X5 Sav model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X5 Sav model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 BMW X5 Sav | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 BMW X5 Sav | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 BMW X5 Sav | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 BMW X5 Sav | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 BMW X5 Sav | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 BMW X5 Sav | 0 | 27 |
| 2007 BMW X5 Sav | 5 | 59 |
| 2008 BMW X5 Sav | 3 | 20 |
| 2009 BMW X5 Sav | 4 | 19 |
| 2010 BMW X5 Sav | 5 | 19 |
| 2011 BMW X5 Sav | 3 | 24 |
| 2012 BMW X5 Sav | 4 | 21 |
| 2013 BMW X5 Sav | 1 | 13 |
Checking a specific 2006 BMW X5 Sav
How do I know if my 2006 BMW X5 Sav has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.