12 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2006 BMW 525. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake booster is loosing vacuum when sitting over night causing the brake pedal to be rock hard at startup. The brakes are fine again as soon as the car starts. I know that the e65 from the same years has a recall on the brake booster vacuum line and check valve.
Brakes are not working (stalling) after fully stopping and reaplying brake at a lower speed. Brake padel is becoming very hard and even with all foot force brake padel is not being depressed. I had my kids in the car when this happened. I read it online similar problem accured in other BMW model and recall bulletin was issued. This issue is very serious and I'm willing to let investigators check my vehicle if they wish to check out the problem. Thank you iftikhar a. 7086126105.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525xi. While coming to a full stop at a traffic light, the contact had to depress the brakes with both feet in order to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that no warning indicators were illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The VIN and failure mileage were unavailable.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW 525 xi. The contact stated that while attempting to park on a slight incline, the break failed to hold the vehicle to stop, allowing the vehicle to roll backwards while the break was pressed to the floor. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where it was diagnosed that the vacuum pump leaked oil into the break booster. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.
Tl * the contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle became difficult to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to depress the brake pedal with great force in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle vibrated prior to coming to a complete stop. The failure occurred regularly. The vehicle was brought to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he applied the brakes but the vehicle did not decelerate. The contact pumped the brakes furiously until the brakes responded. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and found motor oil inside the brake booster and the vacuum pump. The brake booster, vacuum pump and vacuum pipe were all replaced. The failure was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 78,300.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 5 series 525i. The contact stated that the emergency brake would have to be applied when attempting to brake to a complete stop. The brakes had not properly worked in the vehicle for an extended period of time and the contact had to apply the emergency brake in drive or reverse because the brakes would not stop the vehicle with the applying force. The vehicle had been taken to three repair shops where it was diagnosed that the power vacuum pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but had experienced the failure on multiple occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Brakes became hard to press and stopping takes more effort on the brake pedal. Condition listed as recall 10v-446 by BMW .
When I came to red light and went to push my brake a warning light appeared on dash with the message left brake lamp malfunction and my brake would not push down. This has happened several times since last week and I found an open recall that fits my car exactly but my car in not covered. Why????.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was being depressed, it abnormally traveled to the floorboard, causing a braking failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the brake was leaking oil and contaminated the brake booster. The manufacturer was notified who advised that there was a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum) however, the contact's VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 150,000. Kmj.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact stated that while attempting to brake, the brakes did not engage and the contact had to apply the emergency brake to bring the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the brake vacuum booster valve. The valve was damaged by an oil leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 161,000. Updated 03/23/lj.
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 BMW 525-I. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil onto the brakes booster, causing the vehicle to lose brake pressure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls and offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 129,000. Kmj.