2006 BMW X5 electrical problems

Filed Aug 14, 2026 · Electrical · CA

I put a new battery and I need to unplugged the negative every time I turn it off. If I don’t do this, the next day, the battery would be dead. I checked with the Ancel OBD2 and there’s nothing wrong. It doesn’t detect anything bad.

Filed Mar 14, 2025 · Electrical, Steering · 193,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, there was an electrical burning odor inside the vehicle. The ABS, brakes, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was driven to the residence. On another occasion, the contact had to redirect the steering wheel into a different lane while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who changed the oil and replaced the alternator; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic and was diagnosed with multiple electrical failures. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer and a diagnostic test was pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 11 miles · CA

My vehicle went on limp mode I'm pretty sure it has to do with the transmission gears. My passenger side door looks like the air bag wants to pop out.

Filed Jun 13, 2019 · Electrical · 108,000 miles · KY

My vehicles battery keep draining when not drove for two days. I have replaced the battery and it still wont fire after 2 days. I saw the recall about moisture getting into the vehicles positive crank case ventilation valve heater and thought this might be happening with my vehicle causing my battery to be drained. However, I find that my vehicle is not on the recalled list. It still continues to do this.

Filed Mar 30, 2017 · Electrical, Seats · 106,000 miles · CT · fire · 1 injury

My heated seat catched on fire. Driver side seat left side rear. I got burned as I was driving on a parking lot. I realized that my pants have a whole as well as of the seat

Filed Nov 29, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

2006 x5 VIN [xxx] while in motion on a city street and hwy! 1. Brake booster / vacuum line failure same as recalled 2007-2010 issue. Why is my 2006 x5 bmw not covered when there is clearly a systemic failure of this same system? I seek immediate relief and demand upon you a recall for my specific bmw now today. [xxx] call me! 2. Alternator failure x5 acted possessed with all lights going on and off before shutting the car down on a freeway while at max legal speed. Alternator is placed low on the left side where oil leaks into it causing a failure mode. The same oil leaks cause other rubber components to swell up crack and fail such as boots and rubber bushings on arms. Where is the recall?? 2006 where is it?? 3. Brake light system failure back r/h and changing light bulbs didn't bring it to working condition. Bmw used a screw driver to make it work again after the airbag and alternator repair they did..I paid for the alternator but it should have been a recall item! Now my brake lights don't work back r/h side. 5. 1 head light out 6. Engine leaks oil on the side onto my x5 rubber components and I already had to pay for a new boot and arm! Other rubber items are all bad and getting worse! Where is the recall? Why are these safety items not being recalled by your governmental organization? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 14, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 106,000 miles · MA

While driving on interstate in high speed lane engine suddenly lost power creating danger of rear end collision. In moving to break down lane engine continued to run but would not propel the vehicle over 5 MPH. This problem had occurred two weeks previously when the vehicle was towed to bmw dealer for service. At that time the vehicle was electronically diagnosed and no faults were found or repairs made.the vehicle was again towed to the bmw dealer and no electronic faults were found. This time a mechanical diagnosis was performed and fuel pressure was found to be 12 psi rather that the 55 psi specified. Subsequently the contacts in the fuel pump relay were found to be burned, the fuel filter and pressure regulator were found to contain metal shards, the fuel pump showed no external signs of damage. All items were replaced at which time fuel pressure returned to 55 psi and the vehicle was able to be driven normally. The conclusion is that the fuel pump can fail internally which cannot be detected by electronic diagnosis and returning a car to the road without performing the mechanical diagnoses specified in the factory service literature is a dangerous and negligent practice by this particular bmw dealer's service department and may indicate an inherent flaw in the manufacture of the fuel pump. Parts replaced: 61 36 8 373 700 relay 16 12 6 754 016 fuel filter pressure regulator 16 11 6 768 357 fuel pump

Filed Feb 22, 2016 · Electrical, Seats · 120,000 miles · CT · fire · 1 injury

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 hamstring getting warm. I looked down ( I was driving) and saw an orange ember on the seat. I pulled over as soon as I could, hot out of the car, and saw that the seat was actually burning. Luckily I had a bottle of water in the car and put out the flame and turned off the seat. I called the dealer- got a quote to repair. Bmw will not take responsibility for this. I have a small burn on my leg, and a good size hole in the seat. I like my heated seats living in the northeast during winter months. Very disappointed that bmw refuses to address this dangerous issue.

Filed Aug 22, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 92,000 miles · NC

The passenger side air bag off warning light came on and stays on. The dealer reset the computer. Light went off. The failure recurred again in a few months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensor needed to be replaced. I was informed that my VIN did not meet the recall for replacing the failed mat sensor although other 2006 bmw x5s were recalled for that same failure. The warning light is presently on. I have read of many examples of the same problem. The aging mat become brittle and cracks breaking the circuit. Bmw needs to send me a letter and replace my passenger seat mat sensor for free before I have an accident and the passenger is injured.

Filed Feb 18, 2014 · Electrical, Seats · 87,131 miles · NJ · 1 injury

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 about a 6 inch burn line in the seat. Very unattractive!