What is the fuel economy of a 2006 BMW X5?

EPA figures for the 2006 BMW X5 reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2006 BMW X5?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 BMW X5. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2006 BMW X5?

Owners have filed 221 complaints with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW X5, most often about: Air Bags, Seats, Service Brakes. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

BMW · 2006

2006 BMW X5

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Premium	13	20	16	555
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic (S5)	Premium	14	19	16	555
4.4L 8-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Premium	14	20	16	555

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 13V564000

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 sport

Campaign 05V504000

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

221 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 17 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags 88 Seats 25 Service Brakes 21

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.