Power Train Related Problems of the 2006 BMW M5

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2006 BMW M5. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission gear indicator (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of BMW M5


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2006 BMW M5

The Power Train problem

The early M5 with the smg (sequential manual gearbox) 7 speed have numerous TSB's and warranty campaigns. The shifting of the gearbox is up executed by pressure from the hydrualic pump that stores aaprx 80psi in the accumulater.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Indicator problem

2006 BMW M5 with sequential transmission would not enter gear at light, rendering vehicle immobilized.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

For about a 1. 5 months, I have been having major issues with smg. In the morning on startup. I put the car in reverse, it shows (r). I step on the gas and it revs and doesn't do anything. You then hear a loud clunk and it pops back to neutral.   Read details...


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