Recall List for the 2006 BMW 525

Official recalls have been issued for the 2006 BMW 525 by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local BMW service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call BMW customer service.

  1. RECALL:

    An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 02, 2022
    Vehicles Affected
    917,106
  2. RECALL: PCV Heater May Short Circuit

    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. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 04, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    184,505
  3. RECALL: Front Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Mat Defect

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

    Date Announced
    JUL 06, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    2,158
  4. RECALL: Front Seat Occupant Protection Mat Defect

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

    Date Announced
    NOV 12, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    76,565
  5. RECALL: Engine Cooling Fan Assemblies/Service Parts

    This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 10, 2012
    Vehicles Affected
    585
  6. RECALL: Battery Cable Insulated Bulkhead Connector

    Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 26, 2012
    Vehicles Affected
    367,682
  7. RECALL: Brake Vacuum Pump

    Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. In extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. An unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 01, 2010
    Vehicles Affected
    198,352
  8. RECALL: Front Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Mat

    In this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 05, 2008
    Vehicles Affected
    200,000
  9. RECALL: Rear Shock Absorbers

    The bushing could loosen and over time could separate from its housing. The driver will experience impaired vehicle handling and control increasing the risk of a crash. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 26, 2006
    Vehicles Affected
    11,640
  10. RECALL: Front Axle Control Arm And Tension Strut Nuts

    Vehicle handling and control could compromise increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 30, 2006
    Vehicles Affected
    40
  11. RECALL: Park Pawl Guide Plate

    This could cause the parking lock system not to engage, after the transmission is placed in the park ("P") position. If the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle rollaway ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    NOV 01, 2005
    Vehicles Affected
    240

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