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2006 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 348 repairs.
2006 BMW 5-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 258 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 BMW 5-Series
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| BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Jan 201171000 miUS $125 | Vanos system cleaned. First step. | ||
| Apr 201173000 mi | CEL when sold. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201267000 miUS $300 | oil change, front light failure | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 229hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Italy Oct 2014 - May 2017 | |||
| Nov 2015101060 mi€750 | Air springs broken Pulley broken | ||
| May 2017114700 mi€350 | Air compressor broken | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 201374500 mi | Replacement of transmission part. Oil gasket issues; bearing replacement | ||
| May 201375000 mi | Replacement of malfunctioning radar unit in active cruise control. | ||
| Sep 201494000 miUS $37 | Wiring harness for rear power gate replaced. | ||
| Nov 201494000 miUS $5000 | Sunroof replacement - small part failure but only sold as a unit. | ||
| Dec 201494000 mi | Ignition coil replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201262800 mi | Bad steering angle sensor. Defect known by BMW since Aug 2006. BMW paid for repair. | ||
| May 201481700 miUS $300 | Oil pan gasket replacement | ||
| Sep 201486000 miUS $2500 | Wiring harness, which is routed through wagon liftgate hinges, was frayed resulting in backup light malfunction and inability to unlock rear hatch. Strut for power liftgate was broken/not working properly. | ||
| Mar 201589000 mi | Replace both tire rod assemblies. | ||
| Jun 201691000 miUS $1389 | Engine overheating light started coming on. Water pump tested at 50% Replaced water pump, Thermostat assembly, radiator hose and coolant temp sensor. Refilled with BMW coolant. | ||
| May 201798000 miUS $750 | Starter motor failed; replaced. | ||
| Jul 201798000 miUS $500 | Replaced brake line. Old was rusted and leaking. | ||
| May 2018105000 miUS $1300 | Driver's side front coil spring broke, damaging the front tire. Replaced both front coil springs and one tire. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Utah, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 2013125000 miUS $650 | Keyless entry receiver stopped working due to water leak in rear hatch | ||
| Jun 2014139000 miUS $100 | Coolant leak | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Utah, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 201280000 miUS $50 | The rear lift gate hydraulics went out. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Mar 201499000 mi | 520xit, trunk latch broke and would not close. Had to take to dealer under warranty repair. They also replaced my battery for me since it was having a hard time starting up. | ||
| Jul 2014101000 miUS $60 | Got wheels fixed at rimpro and the car still vibrated. Took it to a mech to make sure it's not the bushings. Well, taking it back to rimpro so they can properly fix it. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Minnesota, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201671000 miUS $890 | One of the coils went bad so I had them all replaced | ||
| Nov 201777000 miUS $6000 | Major major repair from water drainage issue. A gallon and a half of water fried modules, rear wiper stopped working, needed new headliner. It was one year too old for the class action lawsuit. Luckily, my insurance covered tthe $6,000(!) repair. | ||
| Apr 201878000 miUS $1000 | Water pump failed without warning. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Aug 201043000 miUS $400 | starter motor replaced | ||
| Jun 201149000 miUS $2000 | Oil filter housing, valve cover gasket replacements Repaired A/C condensate line Replaced DVD player | ||
| Feb 201252000 miUS $475 | R&R rear hatch lift arm/system. Unclogged sunroof drain holes. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Vermont, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016117000 miUS $7600 | Intake flap released and lodged in valve of cylinder 6. Ruined engine. Replaced with low mileage engine. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Oct 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Feb 2016109000 miUS $161 | Passenger Air Bag Fault 2nd occurrence. 1st time dealer replaced bad passenger mat detector 1.5 year ago under recall. Dealer diagnosed as defective air bag module this time; $1800 cost to fix. Local mechanic cleared code with ODB tester. | ||
| Apr 2017113000 miUS $800 | Strut Replacement Engine cooling problem, radiator hoses | ||
| Aug 2018135000 miUS $750 | Water pump (electric) replaced for 2nd time. Multiple Coolant hoses replaced as well; expensive as dealer items only. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 201276260 miC $1300 | self-leveling suspension system failed alert. Required a new pump system for $1800. Aftermarket warranty paid the amount however required a $200 part (a filter tube declared a wear item) not covered which I paid for. crackling on the speakers when car started and persistent hum from speakers at the rear even when car turned off | ||
| Aug 201279640 miC $1500 | Rad cracked - needed replacement replaced right tie rod end | ||
| Jun 201383080 miC $1200 | Interior lights on all the time and rear wiper motor won't work. Required new wiring harness. Extensive repair. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Quebec, Canada May 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 201393620 miC $170 | change tie-rod ends | ||
| Dec 201396720 mi | Replace battery under warrenty | ||
| Jan 2014C $633 | Electrical module for rear hatch (touring) | ||
| Aug 2014101680 miC $1885 | Changing the 4 stocks absorber and alignement | ||
| Jan 2015103540 miC $954 | New starter installed | ||
| Apr 2015105080 miC $707 | Auto Door lock and radio antene module replacement. | ||
| Jul 2015107040 miC $500 | Replacing condensator | ||
| Nov 2015109120 miC $200 | Tie-rod replacement driver side plus alignment | ||
| Feb 2016110980 miC $1 | Door Handle rear driver side | ||
| Jun 2017118420 miC $14 | Refill of hydraulic oil for the system used for the trunk hatch. | ||
| Mar 2018122760 miC $214 | lemforder joint barre torsion driver side | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Utah, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201291700 miUS $230 | Faulty Leak Detection Pump, needed to be replaced with a new one. | ||
| Oct 2012100000 mi | Passenger Restraint System Malfunction message came on the iDrive screen, the dealership performed test plan, found faulty passenger occupancy sensor mat, replaced the mat and cleared the fault code under warranty(Recall issued in Aug. 2008) | ||
| Feb 2013103700 miUS $562 | Coolant Leak from Radiator. Replaced radiator | ||
| Sep 2013110000 miUS $987 | Key fob stopped working after a car wash. It turned out that the Diversity Antenna Amplifier failed(water damage) - Replaced During inspection, technician found the belt tensioner failing | ||
| Jul 2014118500 miUS $110 | Diagnose & recalibrate window auto-up functions, rear-drivers' side window. | ||
| Sep 2014121000 miUS $921 | Evap core was leaking refridgerant into the cabin -> Evap core replaced + expansion valve to the evap core needed to be replaced as well. 2633.24 of the total. Dash Rattle after A/C Evap core work was done in previous visit. Bracket bar underhood was loose due to change in fasteners -> Replaced bolts with longer ones. Transmission had a small leak -> Replaced transmission wiring harness seal sleeve and performed full transmission service. | ||
| Mar 2016142000 miUS $794 | Rear brake hoses were cracked. Replaced them. Power steering fluid reservoir was leaking. Replaced with a new one. | ||
| Mar 2017160500 miUS $1346 | Oil Filter Housing & Oil cooler gaskets leak ; Repair(Replace) Oil Cooler Seal & Oil Filter Stand Gasket. Fan switch in lower radiator hose leak, Upper radiator hose leak ; Replace radiator hoses and temp sensor. | ||
| May 201716450 miUS $4303 | Power Rear Hatch strut(Left side) was broken ; Replaced rear hatch strut, hydraulic strut, DR side ball stud. Drive belt tensioner was starting to fail(alignment) ; Replaced drive belt, idler pulley, drive belt tensioner assembly & tensioner aluminum mounting bolt. Replaced front brake pads and rotors | ||
| Jun 2017166000 miUS $3002 | Fuel Pump Failed : Replaced fuel pump assembly, Fuedl sender lock ring, Tank lock ring. Starter Motor failed when attempted re-starting the engine with the failed fuel pump. Starter Motor replaced. | ||
| Mar 2018179000 miUS $492 | Upper Radiator Hose | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Minnesota, United States Jul 2008 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 200823000 mi | Electronic issues with iDrive, reset | ||
| Aug 200827000 mi | Failed rear latch. Seat sensor, recall | ||
| Sep 200827000 mi | Windshield wipers were not tightened when front windshield was repaired, fixed it myself. | ||
| Nov 200830000 mi | Had erratic idrive failures after car wash, found water in electronics compartment- this had caused prior hatch failure, satellite failure, etc. Known BMW service advisory to dealer, fixed appropriately. | ||
| Feb 200936000 mi | repaired windshield washer reservoir, broke when being filled in -40 weather, likely due to brittle plastic | ||
| Oct 200947000 mi | TSB announcement and routine maintenance | ||
| Dec 200952000 miUS $100 | door latch came loose during speaker install, needed dealer to fix. Self inflicted wound! | ||
| Feb 201055000 miUS $321 | cable broke on latch for drivers door. Worn suspension link, replaced. Drivers door lock failure | ||
| Sep 201058000 miUS $300 | Air bag sensor | ||
| Jan 201163800 miUS $400 | Intake manifold leaking | ||
| Mar 201171000 mi | windshield wiper frame stuck due to salt | ||
| Mar 201283000 miUS $550 | engine light came on, air filter dirty | ||
| Dec 201289000 mi | steering rack leaking, needed to be replaced replaced shocks | ||
| Jan 201392000 miUS $1500 | Starter died | ||
| Feb 201393000 miUS $45 | switch died for power door, replaced. | ||
| Mar 201395000 miUS $75 | second parking light went out one week after first | ||
| Apr 201395000 miUS $900 | replaced left wheel bearing | ||
| Nov 201396000 miUS $750 | wire broke to antennae rendering remote locking unusable. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200933000 mi | BMW assist, bluetooth, and voice activation stopped working. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Jun 200958000 miUS $450 | remote key stopped working. ordered a new remote key but still didn't work. dealer looked into further and found out the antenna is not working properly. replace the antenna. | ||
| Nov 200962900 miUS $1600 | heater stopped working and the car was giving engine overheating warning. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Mississippi, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2015 | |||
| May 200948000 mi | Trunk lid would not latch properly. Latch replaced | ||
| Apr 201270000 miUS $750 | Failed coil pack | ||
| Jul 201270300 mi | Dead battery | ||
| Feb 201374300 miUS $2300 | Non-functioning starter. Starter replaced Leaking valve gasket | ||
| Nov 201382000 miUS $1700 | replace lift gate motor | ||
| Sep 201488000 miUS $1406 | coolant leak. replace water pump | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Alberta, Canada Aug 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 200831620 mi | US car purchased Nov 8, 2007. Entered Canada Jan 23 2007 2008-02-10 Warranty repair -Power hatch broken Warranty repair - I drive operating intermittently warranty repair - self leveling suspension warning not operational DVI (department of vehilce | ||
| May 200835688 mi | Same US car purchased on Nov 8, 2007. I drive module being replaced, and software being updated (Under warranty) Play in steering wheel - (Warranty I hope)- Steering box being replaced and other parts. Self leveling malfunction light on | ||
| Jun 200836938 mi | Play in steering wheel - (Warranty I hope)- Steering box being replaced and other parts. 4 > 51-71-7-065-919 2 >32-41-1-093-597 2 >32-41-1-093-596 1 > 32-10-6-780-124 1 32-10-6-780-124 steerinb box retun | ||
| Aug 200838895 mi | Still play in steering wheel (linkage from wheel to steering box now replaced) under warranty. whew. I drive controller still spins (replaced I drive screen?? and other parts) | ||
| Nov 200841649 mi | I drive controller replaced finally, and all seems to work fine now. I still get intermittent warning, self leveling suspension not working. | ||
| Jan 200944826 mi | All seems to be working, except self leveling control intermittently goes on | ||
| Feb 200945260 mi | Oil leak from Transmission. Parts ordered, and repairs under warranty to be covered, when fixed in March. Also shifter is peeling (plastic chrome) Parts on order / replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 200949600 mi | Rear self leveling suspension compressor was replaced under warranty Software upgrade to the transmission to harsh notchy shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. | ||
| Jan 201060393 miC $254 | Brought in for 4x4 intermittent failure due to cold temp -20c and colder. found oil leak, etc. details to follow | ||
| Mar 201168820 miC $500 | Extended -30C temp 2 weeks, engine check light went on and car into limp mode (max 1000rpm, max speed 10km/hr). Diagnosed as throttle body and/or oxygen sensor. Estimate $1700. Debating trading car in. Frustrated with it. | ||
| May 201171300 miC $1397 | Engine check light on, diagnosed problem and replace throttle body, and bank 2 02 sensor. replace microfilters. total $1396 | ||
| Feb 201280060 miC $2500 | xenon burnt was burn out, and replaced for around $300 leaking raditator that required replacing tie rod and stabilizer rods required replacing | ||
| May 201282000 miC $300 | burn out angel eye bulb charged 2hrs labour? | ||
| Jul 201391500 miC $625 | Air con system stopped working at 32 degrees C outside, and fluid was streaming under car. I thought engine overheating? air con and cooling was checked all OK. Not to self - air con creates moisture when worked hard. | ||
| Nov 201399200 mi | Replacement of passenger side air bag sensor in the seat. ~ $2500 covered by BMW extended warranty | ||
| Jun 2014103540 miC $375 | windsheld washer pump had leak / replaced | ||
| Jun 2015110980 mi | Rear end worn out, $2200 cdn to replace with reconditioned (used) parts | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015177320 miC $1000 | Replaced air suspension bladders. | ||
| Nov 2015181420 miC $150 | The bearing in the A/C compressor failed. The pulley ripped off causing the serpentine belt to come off. The car has been modified so that A/C compressor is no longer in the belt path and is drive-able. | ||
| Apr 2016191680 miC $1000 | DISA valve on inboard side failed completely. Outboard one was replaced preemptively due to wear indications. A problem still exists and the MIL has lit up due P1553 and P1328 faults. | ||
| Jun 2016192200 miC $1500 | Right rear brake flex line failed at stress point while driving resulting in loss of braking. Inspection revealed left line was worn as well requiring immediate replacement. Complete rebuild of calipers required due to wear to slide pins. Also, rotors at all 4 wheels replaced due to reaching wear limits. Pads replaced on all 4 calipers. Rear brake lines rusted out due to accumulation of salt on under body panel. The lines burst during the brake bleeding procedure. Replacement is underway. | ||
| Jan 2017186160 miC $1300 | Spring broke on Drivers side front while car was lifted up to install snow tires. Need to replace both front springs for safety reasons along with struts and strut bearings etc | ||
| Jul 2017194060 miC $50 | Replaced battery Routine oil change with 0W40 oil to address possible oil consumption issues | ||
| Feb 2018205840 miC $50 | Routine oil change at 330,000 km. Other work pending including engine mount replacement, clutch, trans-axle fluid change, trans-axle mount, and ride height sensors. | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 268hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Great Britain Aug 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Sep 200937000 mi | Increased battery discharge warning. Persistent problem if car left without driving for a day or so. Told that it was my fault as car not driven enough to top battery. fault eventually traced to the tracker device. disconnected and problem solved | ||
| Apr 201468000 mi | Wiring wear to rear lights caused by contact with boot hinge | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 229hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Western Australia, Australia Jun 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201463860 miA $5500 | Intake manifold needed replacing Alternator regulator needed replacing | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 161hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in France Dec 2006 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Mar 20061240 mi | Front lights. | ||
| Jun 200710540 mi | Car Communication Computer (infotainment system) replaced. | ||
| Sep 200819840 mi | Car Communication Computer (infotainment system) replaced again. | ||
| Jan 2009 | Faulty remote key replaced. A spring from the clutch pedal somehow came loose and fell to the floor. Replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Great Britain Aug 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Jul 201083280 mi£215 | Cracked rim, 3 hairline cracks, very common with mv2. welded 1 and powdercoated all 4 in mirival metalflake silver. | ||
| Dec 201087000 mi£50 | Exhaust mount snapped, Replaced | ||
| Jan 201188000 mi£85 | Parking sensors failed, Faulty sensor, Replaced. fog light surround fell off and was driven over. replaced. | ||
| May 201189000 mi | central locking stopped working dealer quoted £600. Sick of this car and its problems and awful ride quality so traded it in for Japanese reliability. | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Connecticut, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 200922000 mi | Software update. | ||
| Jan 201025000 mi | ebrake part replaced, teeth were missing. | ||
| Sep 201042000 miUS $1500 | Oil cooler sprung a leak | ||
| Oct 201043300 miUS $1100 | Auxiliary fan failed. | ||
| Jan 201151000 miUS $1300 | iDrive computer failed and had to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 201158000 miUS $2000 | Throttle actuator was sticking open. Was replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2013 |
| BMW 5-Series in Michigan, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 2015US $22000 | Spun bearings, complete rebuild required | ||
| Oct 2015110300 mi | Thermostat stuck open Seller replaced at his cost | ||
| Jul 2016114000 miUS $800 | Replaced steering rack | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 201155000 miUS $2000 | Over voltage condition (>17v) was causing all control systems to reset periodically. Alternator and voltage regulator were replaced. The wind shield washer stopped spraying (although the headlight washers still worked). The replaced the pump. | ||
| May 201477000 miUS $4000 | Fault code that thermostat was not working properly. Replaced thermostat One coil was cracked so it was replaced | ||
| Nov 201479600 miUS $2500 | Throttle actuator on left bank failed | ||
| Jan 201580200 miUS $200 | passenger side airbag warning | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201153000 miUS $930 | Two O2 sensors reported errors on bank 2 (there are 4 O2 sensors on this car) Replaced two out of 4 O2 sensors, $1200 Replaced driver door handle with induction sensor for Comfort Access $600 plus $200 for programming Had extended warr, paid deduct + extra over labor cap | ||
| Aug 201774000 miUS $312 | Worn control arm bushings needed to replaced | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Sep 201367000 miUS $1500 | The i-control / ccc module went out and had to be replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Arizona, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201585000 miUS $250 | Loos strut support, replaced. | ||
| Jun 202296000 miUS $100 | Windshield wiper pump replaced | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Mar 201485000 miUS $1600 | leaky coolant expansion tank leaky front strut | ||
| Jan 201591000 mi | Radiator replaced PDC system malfunction after radiator replacement | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Mar 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Aug 201061000 miUS $350 | ambient cabin temp. sensor | ||
| Sep 201289000 miUS $5700 | Transmission failure. Replaced with remanufactured trans. | ||
| Oct 2013103000 miUS $840 | Replaced bad alternator | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Bahrain Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 200931000 mi | AC unit reneeded to be replaced | ||
| Oct 201035960 mi$3000 | Transmission fluid slow leakage. Radiator ok but replace all hoses, connectors etc. | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 2013100300 mi | In 2011, I was having issue with my battery being drained after it was replaced new on early that year. I called BMW dealer and explained about my battery has been draining. My car has a recall and the dealer fix it for free. | ||
| Jan 2015 | Battery replaced only after 2 years and 11 months. Battery drained easily when not in use for several days or weeks. BMW service advisor suggest to trickle charge when the car is not in use for several days but bought a new battery instead | ||
| Nov 2015150100 mi | Right Low beam headlight went out and had to replaced both. | ||
| Feb 2016149000 miUS $75 | Trunk release malfunction. Replaced the relay switch. | ||
| Aug 2016151600 miUS $200 | Replaced thermostat | ||
| Nov 2016152900 miUS $1300 | Replaced oil pan gasket. Replaced transmission seal gasket. Changed transmission oil. | ||
| Jan 2018175000 miUS $1800 | Replaced leak in the radiator Fixed oil housing leak | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Nov 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201458900 mi | Interior, wood trim across dash was loose, clip(s) broke. | ||
| Mar 201558900 miC $440 | Ignition coil, replaced spark plugs | ||
| Sep 201763240 mi | Issues starting vehicle, replaced battery. | ||
| Jun 201863240 miC $125 | Front hood shocks | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Heater fan had started making occasional noise. Sometimes the noise would start when accelerating on a cold day. Strange. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jul 2008 - Apr 2014 | |||
| May 201320500 mi | Silent warranty on OCM3 mat on passenger seat. Micro-cracks cause inactivation of passenger airbag and warning light on dash display. Owner must know and ask BMW stealership who must get permission from BMW for reimbursement. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Louisiana, United States May 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 201034000 miUS $712 | micro processor shorted. affected radio, cd, dvd, navigation, phone..... | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 2015118000 miUS $1200 | Electrical water pump failed - still is burning oil (not repaired on either trip to garage) burning oil (garage insisted it was a leak) | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Aug 2017 - Dec 2022 | |||
| Nov 201767000 miUS $20 | Replaced leaking Oil Filter Housing and oil cooler gaskets | ||
| May 2021105000 miUS $75 | Fog sensor | ||
| Oct 2021108000 miUS $75 | Oil filter Housing gasket | ||
| Dec 2022115000 miUS $55 | Tension control arm bushings replacement | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Colorado, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Nov 201041000 miUS $50 | Drivers side rear window regulator needed replacement. window stuck in down position. | ||
| Aug 201147500 miUS $280 | Window regulator replaced | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2016 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Nov 2016110000 miUS $510 | Valve cover gasket | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Feb 201675300 miUS $450 | Oil filter housing seal leak | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201380000 miUS $2000 | Oil leak | ||
| Jul 201485300 miUS $1700 | ignition coil dead on cylinder 1 | ||
| Sep 2017109000 miUS $2000 | transmission leak detected (pan was soaked), replaced transmission gasket, slow leak that occurred over long time (no idea how far back) reprogram rear window trap - Window would keep opening after closing windows up Reset Automatic Wipers, the rain light sensor (RLS) wasn't working after 100K miles, unplugged, used INPA to reset RLS, replugged in to resolve. Control arm broken - replaced | ||
| Mar 2018113000 miUS $1600 | Radiator crack - small leak. Started leaking again within a week. time to change brakes | ||
| Jun 2018115000 miUS $1000 | Radiator leaked badly. I think this was caused by the earlier repair attempt. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Mississippi, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 200964000 mi | Sunroof seal replaced due to excessive wind noise. | ||
| Apr 201076500 miUS $500 | I-drive screen blank. Dealer attempted to reprogram resulting in a component failure. Component replaced under warranty. Oil leak noted in drivetrain. Gasket replaced. | ||
| Aug 201081000 miUS $50 | Check engine light came on after car picked up from regular service. Sensor replaced. | ||
| Jul 201199000 miUS $130 | Part ordered to repair non-functional thigh extension on front passenger seat. Car also checked over since approaching end of warranty, and oil changed. Cost of part and repair deferred until installation (limited to warrant deductible) | ||
| Aug 201199000 miUS $50 | Installed part to repair passenger seat thigh extension. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 201283144 miUS $1291 | Replaced leaking radiator and expansion tank with broken float. | ||
| Jan 2013US $1000 | Replace front xenon headlight Worn and leaking thrust arm bushings | ||
| Nov 2014102100 miUS $695 | Fuel tank sensor replaced | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Switzerland Jul 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201022724 mi$1204 | Replace rear view camera and switchboard. Repaired wiring. | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Jun 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| May 2013101400 miUS $650 | Car needed oil change, dealer found oil leaking and some other minor repairs (lights, window wipers, etc) | ||
| Dec 2013107000 miUS $240 | water pump needed to be replaced and thermostat is broken. I used a 3rd party warranty to cover water pump and didn't replace thermostat. | ||
| Dec 2014113000 miUS $2000 | Leaking oil gaskets. Leaking coolant. Coolant was leaking from pipes and hoses. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Sep 2007 - Nov 2008 | |||
| Jun 200715000 mi | CD player jammed | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2012 - Nov 2017 | |||
| May 201364000 mi | Reconnect disconnected engine-to-body ground/earth strap. | ||
| Jul 201365700 miUS $50 | Replaced sunroof seal due to excessive wind noise. | ||
| Dec 201371000 miUS $100 | Replaced windshield washer pump and grommet due to leak of washer fluid. | ||
| Mar 201473000 miUS $30 | Replaced OEM coolant reservoir cap with new OEM part in order to slow coolant evaporation. | ||
| Jul 201578300 mi | Overflow reservoir almost empty. Refilled with coolant/water mix. Cannot find leak at this time. | ||
| Oct 201690000 miUS $80 | Manual transmission case halves and shift rod seal were leaking. Transmission replaced. Radiator had a slight leak at lower passenger corner. Radiator replaced. Both headlight washers were out of adjustment and not spraying properly. Both washer units replaced. Replaced serpentine belt, tensioner, and idler pulley. | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2008 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Sep 200813020 mi | Went to take care of a few minor things the dealer missed during PDI. Turned out the audio amplifier had a short. Dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 200813640 mi | Interior console light not working. Requires dismantling to replace. Parts were ordered when I took delivery of the car, but it seems they lost the order. Ordered again and had to book another appointment to get it installed. | ||
| Jan 200917360 mi | Fault computer circuit. Moisture got in and corroded a cable. During dealer prep, subwoofer circuit was disconnected. Dealer didn't notice until I asked service tech to listen to the audio system because bass balance did not seem to be working. | ||
| Dec 200929140 mi | Flat tire indicator sensor malfunction and would not reset. | ||
| Jan 201193920 mi | CD player lost a channel. The rest of the audio system works fine. CD player not covered by warranty. Was quoted an outrageous amount to replace. | ||
| Apr 201148980 miC $150 | Power window sensor malfunction. Incessant warnings that power windows and safety stops have failed though the windows worked fine. Unable to turn off warning chimes. Dealer had to reload ECU programming. | ||
| Jul 201151460 miC $270 | Starter motor on engine would not work. BMW replaced it. I was told the motor brushes had worn. I've never seen that happen on a 5 year old car before. | ||
| Mar 201376260 mi | Took the car in for routine maintenance. Was told the tie rod was worn and would need replacing. Due to cost, will wait til next time. | ||
| Jun 201377500 miC $650 | One tie rod end was significantly worn, the other was showing signs of wear also. | ||
| Nov 201381220 miC $2700 | Actually 3 problems. 1) Emissions control pump in the fuel tank failed. 2) Radiator sprung a leak. 3) Oil filter mounting gasket between engine and filter mount (not the filter) failed. | ||
| Dec 2014102920 miC $1500 | Failed electric waterpump . Repair included replace with new water pump, thermostat and cooling system flush. | ||
| Jun 2016122140 miC $800 | A coolant leak was repaired by the dealer last year but the repair didn't work. Replaced the radiator. | ||
| Mar 2017129580 miC $1100 | Interior fan stopped working. Though the fan would come on intermittently, it did a better job of fogging up the interior windows when it rained than clearing them. Replaced interior blower motor and climate control sensors. | ||
| May 2017134540 miC $600 | Air conditioner fan stopped working. Replaced fan motor. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Aug 2009 - May 2015 | |||
| Jan 201043000 mi | Steering column power tilt repaired. | ||
| Sep 201055000 miUS $710 | 56,000 mile service and 4 lights out in the tail light assembly. | ||
| Jan 201276000 miUS $470 | Plugs failed and to do a major tune up | ||
| Oct 201289200 miUS $859 | Starter failed. | ||
| Jan 2014113000 miUS $1100 | fuel leak under back seat head gasket | ||
| May 2014123000 miUS $1600 | AC compressor failed | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Portugal Oct 2014 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Nov 201479440 mi | Wheel hub Assembly | ||
| Nov 201588660 mi | Mysterious problem. The engine seemingly overheated. Repair shop said the problem was lack of water (1/2 liter) but after taking car back from repair shop, yellow overheating light comes up again. Car still in the repair shop. | ||
| Dec 201589280 mi€1000 | water pump + thermostat replaced. unknown which failed, since replaced as a set. | ||
| Jan 2018114080 mi€3000 | Wear and tear on timing belt. soggy catalytic converter. needed replacement leaking gearbox -- broken/fissured carter leaking radiator | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2017168000 miUS $240 | Replaced oil cooler gasket. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Utah, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jul 201479000 miUS $2500 | Upper pipe leak Valve cover gasket leak | ||
| Apr 201588700 miUS $2500 | Vanos solenoid sticking causing cel. Lower hose leak which required replacing entire radiator. Leaking mechatronic sleeve replaced to fix hard shifts. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Jan 201594300 miUS $275 | coil and spark plug replaced | ||
| Dec 201598000 mi | seat stopped moving and seat heater stopped working. haven't fixed it yet | ||
| Jul 2016102000 mi | Nav stopped reading DVD. will use google maps rather than spend $$ on fix | ||
| Dec 2016104000 mi | had problem with seat heater and seat not working on Driver side. Shop replaced fuse and got it working for a day, then stopped again. took it back for repair and they could not find what was wrong, but it works now | ||
| Jun 2017104000 miUS $300 | bad tie rod end, passenger side | ||
| Mar 2018109000 miUS $1500 | replaced starter motor at independent shop, then had to have dealer reprogram one of the computers | ||
| Oct 2018114000 miUS $1300 | Electric water pump failed Windshield washer pump leaks | ||
| Nov 2018115000 miUS $500 | Leaking brake lines, rotted from salt | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States - Dec 2008 | |||
| Dec 200853000 miUS $2600 | CCC computer failed. Replacement, new software and new battery was $2600. BMW was kind enough to pick up $2200 of the repair. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Mar 201450000 miUS $1275 | Heater blower fan and final stage resistor | ||
| Jun 201668000 miUS $1100 | Water pump | ||
| May 201775000 miUS $950 | Leaking valve cover and oil filter stand | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Alabama, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201078200 mi | Rear window seal deteriorated. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201369000 miUS $600 | replace bad water pump and thermostat. Crazy expensive for parts even though bought on line. | ||
| Apr 201580200 miUS $700 | Water pump failed. Also replaced thermostat, radiator and lower hoses | ||
| Jun 201787000 miUS $350 | Replace master cylinder and and brake booster. Master cylinder failed and brake booster full of oil | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201075000 mi | Paint peeling on both side view mirrors. BMW repaired for free even though out of warranty. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States - Jan 2010 | |||
| Jan 200932000 mi | Replaced damaged tire after delivery, gouge in sidewall noticed after delivery | ||
| Feb 200932500 mi | Bad sensor in the exhaust needed replacement after service engine soon light. | ||
| Jan 201039000 mi | Replace car battery due to failure under factory warranty | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 2013149000 miUS $2300 | dashboard warning: engine over heating. Waterpump, hoses, and thermostat failed suddenly. All had to be replaced | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2009 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jul 201174000 mi | Coolant leak. Replaced radiator, thermostat, compensator, water hose inlet. | ||
| Aug 201176000 mi | Replaced AC blower regulator, final stage resistor, blower motor. | ||
| Mar 201282000 miUS $1071 | AWD, DSC, ABS, EVP warning on iDrive. Replaced Transfer Case Actuator Motor | ||
| Jun 201390000 miUS $1016 | Broken aluminum head bolt. Replaced aluminum head bolts and replaced valve cover gasket. Removed oil pan to retrieve broken bolt. BMW NA picked up half of repair as courtesy. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Nov 201397000 miUS $60 | Left parking light warning came on. Local mechanic quoted 1.5 hours to replace. Took instead to favored mechanic who replaced bulb in 20 minutes. $30 for bulb. $30 for labor. Also had 100K spark plug replacement done. | ||
| Jul 2014103000 miUS $535 | No cold air. They did the recharge. Gave it back, didn't fix it. Had to go back. Then it was fixed. They didn't explain what they did. Leaking transmission. Replaced gasket, refilled with new fluid. | ||
| Dec 2015115000 miUS $50 | Passenger front halo parking lamp. The bulb is very difficult to access, and this particular one was very difficult to remove. It took them 45 minutes to replace because they couldn't get it out at first, but they only charged me book time for it. | ||
| Feb 2016118700 miUS $2200 | Water pump failure. Replace pump and one hose. Front shocks leaking slightly. Replaced with OEM parts. Belts and tensioner need to be replaced. Leaking oil filer head gasket | ||
| Dec 2016128000 miUS $500 | Leaking radiator. Replaced. | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 201252000 mi | Flat tire sensor came on incorrectly. Repair shop checked tires and reset sensors. | ||
| Nov 201255900 miUS $25 | Right turn signal malfunctioned. Replaced light bulb. Not fixed. | ||
| Jun 201360000 miUS $100 | Right rear turn signal malfunction. Wiring and socket repaired. | ||
| Aug 201464900 miUS $1414 | SZL sensor unit replaced ($537.97 parts, $140 labor, $210 program) Also had microfilter replaced & trunk latch problem checked on | ||
| Sep 201466000 miUS $1023 | Trunk wiring harness replaced $420 Cylinder #3 misfiring - cause was faulty ignition coil. Replaced all 6 ignition coils ($388.26 parts, $355 labor). Also had passenger seat heater repaired ($70) and car aligned ($175). | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Quebec, Canada Apr 2011 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Nov 201292940 miC $480 | engine overheat warning light illuminated, replaced water pump and thermostat | ||
| Nov 2013104780 miC $65 | rt. inner tie rod | ||
| Mar 2014109740 miC $300 | Rt front fog light inop, had both fog lights replaced | ||
| Apr 2015121920 miC $600 | Front Stabilizer links. Rt,left tie rod ends | ||
| Sep 2015127100 miC $475 | Unable to start,starter & battery replaced.starter was problem, battery was 10 yrs.old (preventive maintainence) | ||
| Apr 2016133700 miC $300 | Hard shifting into 1st/2nd gear,linkage ajustment done, no parts required. Annual inspection carried out, spark plugs replaced | ||
| Sep 2016138260 miC $177 | Left front coil spring broken | ||
| Apr 2017143220 miC $150 | Needed full travel to hold vehicle on hill, adjusted hand brake. | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2014140000 miUS $600 | Starter showed symptom of failure (spun freely w/o key in ignition) then worked again later that evening. Deemed that the unit was unreliable and replaced. | ||
| Apr 2014141000 miUS $1000 | front strut replacement, L&R CV kit (boot and clips) replacement service engine soon light - vacuum leak in fuel system | ||
| Jul 2014146800 miUS $100 | wiring harness was frayed, trunk lid would not close, release malfunctioned. | ||
| Jul 2015172000 miUS $108 | wiring for trunk release needed to be spliced (repaired) to regain functionality. | ||
| Jun 2017213000 mi | Worn front, driver's side axle | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200942000 mi | sunroof seal had loud road noise | ||
| Dec 200943000 mi | Worn stabilizer bar | ||
| Jan 2010 | Bushings repaired | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Great Britain May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 20097000 mi | Water ingress on headlight. Part replaced Door seals squeak. Dealer did the teflon tape fix. No audible problems from then on. | ||
| Aug 20098000 mi | 6" display refused to turn on at start up. 15 minutes later was ok. Dealer said common problem and replaced the display entirely | ||
| Dec 200913000 mi | Battery monitoring cable/circuit faulty resulting in flat battery. Cable/circuit replaced. | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Oct 201047000 miUS $155 | comfort access never worked well on my wagon. replaced and reprogrammed keys. one key still bad, other may be better. needs time to analyze | ||
| May 201152000 miUS $50 | Engine overheat light went on. Water pump replaced. | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| BMW 5-Series in United Arab Emirates Apr 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 201275320 mi¤1000 | Steering Shaft required to be changed | ||
2005.5 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| BMW in Philippines Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201226040 mi$2000 | The lurching problem of ZF transmissions. Every time I slow down going to a full stop, the auto transmission downshifts smoothly then from 2nd gear, it slams to 1st gear with a strong thud! | ||
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