Wheel Related Problems of the 2006 BMW 5 Series

Table 1 shows two common wheel related problems of the 2006 BMW 5 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel rim (one problem).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of BMW 5 Series

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
2
Wheel Rim problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 2006 BMW 5 Series

The Wheel problem

Cracked wheel, caused slow loss of air not detected by tire monitoring system resulting in tire failure. Wheel is available for inspection. . New wheel purchased. Dealer did not acknowledge failure although several wheels were in dealership exhibiting similar defects across several series and years.   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. While driving 35 mph, the contact drove over a pothole and the rear passenger side rim split in half. The tire was completely shredded into two pieces. She pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the dealer.   Read details...


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