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2006 BMW 525I

3 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

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.

0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 184,505 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V273000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Air bags

Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 2,158 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V428000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 76,565 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V564000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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