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2006 BMW 525XI Safety Overview

The 2006 BMW 525XI has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 3 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
  • Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an electrical short can cause the parts within the pcv valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for BMW 525XI owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2006 BMW 525XI 19V273000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports...

An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.

NHTSA Recall 19V273000: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/4/2019
2006 BMW 525XI 17V428000

BMW of North America, Inc.

Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.

NHTSA Recall 17V428000: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 7/6/2017
2006 BMW 525XI 13V564000

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi seda...

Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.

NHTSA Recall 13V564000: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/12/2013

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.