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2006 BMW 525i

3 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #19V273000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) system in your vehicle helps keep your engine running smoothly by releasing built-up pressure. The PCV valve heater is a small part that helps the system work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PCV valve heater short circuits, it could cause a fire in your engine compartment, even if your car is parked and turned off. This is a serious issue that could damage your vehicle and put you at risk.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty PCV valve heater for free. This is a no-cost repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion to recall 17V-683.
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High Priority #17V428000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The occupant classification mat in your front passenger seat is a critical sensor that helps your airbag deploy properly in a crash. In some 2006 BMW models with certain seats, this mat can wear out and crack over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your front passenger airbag might not deploy in a crash, putting you at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the mat with a new one to prevent it from cracking, and this repair is completely free.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #13V564000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The passenger seat sensor in your vehicle helps decide whether the front passenger airbag should deploy in a crash. In some 2006-2007 BMW models, this sensor mat can wear out and develop cracks over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor mat fails, the passenger airbag might not deploy in a crash, which could lead to serious injury or harm to the person sitting in the passenger seat.
Free Fix
Your local BMW dealership will replace the sensor mat with a new one to prevent it from cracking, and this repair is completely free. You'll get a second letter when the parts are available, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you receive it.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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AIR BAGS
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall

Other BMW 525i Years

2011
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
2 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
1 recall

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