2006 BMW X5 seats problems
The 2006 BMW X5 has 25 seats complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
25
Seats complaints
11%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Seats complaints by year
What owners report
“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”
Common questions
How many seats complaints does the 2006 BMW X5 have?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2006 BMW X5 seats — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.