BMW E53 X5, final 2006 models
2006 · X5 (E53), final 2006 models · M54, N62 V8
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Models and engines by year
| Model | US model years | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| X5 3.0i | 2006 | M54 |
| X5 4.4i | 2006 | N62 V8 |
| X5 4.8is | 2006 | N62 V8 |
US-market models. Chassis codes: E53. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.
Bulletins and recalls by year
Show the numbers
| Year | Service bulletins | NHTSA recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
Counted by the year BMW filed each document with NHTSA; each chart has its own scale. More filings in a year doesn't by itself mean a less reliable car.
Production
| What | Units | Source |
|---|---|---|
| First-generation X5 built at Spartanburg BMW figure at end of production, Sept 2006 | 616,867 | BMW Group PressClub USA |
Figures are copied as each source publishes them (retrieved October 18, 2026). "Sold" figures are BMW's reported sales, not production counts. Where we add numbers up, they come from one source. We leave out anything that hasn't been published.
Repair prices for the E53
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NHTSA safety recalls 1
- Recall 13V564: occupant classification 325I, 328I, 330I, 335I, 525I, 530I, 550I, 750I, 750LI, 760I, 760LI, X5, 2006–2007. BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model yea
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. A recall may cover only some cars from a year, and it may already have been done on yours. Check by VIN →
Service bulletins on file 92
- SIB 11 02 08 VANOS reduced power VANOS reduced power on BMW E46/E60/E61/E70 and other models (2006–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Sep 2020
- SIB 11 07 12 Exhaust rough running Exhaust rough running on BMW E53/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Nov 2012
- SIB 17 03 09 Water pump check engine light Water pump check engine light on N63 engines (2006–2011); BMW released a revised part and repair procedure. Service bulletin · Oct 2010
- SIB 12 23 07 Thermostat check engine light Thermostat check engine light on BMW E53/E70 models (2006–2007); BMW released a software update. Service bulletin · Nov 2007
- SIB 65 02 22 Air bags warranty extension Air bags warranty extension on BMW G05/G06/G07/F16 and other models (2006–2023); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jan 2025
- SIB 61 01 20 Electrical system service information Electrical system service information on BMW G05/G06/G07/G11 and other models (2006–2023); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Feb 2023
- SIB 16 06 23 Fuel pump no-start Fuel pump no-start on BMW G05/G07/G11/G12 and other models (2006–2024); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. Service bulletin · Dec 2023
- SIB 66 24 19 Steering service information Steering service information on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2006–2023); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Sep 2022
- SIB 17 02 22 Coolant leak Coolant leak on N63/S63 engines (2006–2023); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Sep 2022
- SIB 16 02 22 Fuel gauge service information Fuel gauge service information on BMW G05/E53/E70/F15 models (2006–2022); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jul 2022
BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the E53. Showing the 10 most relevant; see the E53 common problems page for the most frequent bulletin topics.
E53 specs
A manual gearbox was offered in model years 2006 (EPA listings). Full E53 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →
Common problems & maintenance
E53 buyer's guide → E53 coding list E53 common problems → E53 maintenance schedule →
Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.
Other X5 generations
E70 · 2007–2013 F15 · 2014–2018 F85 · 2015–2018 G05 · 2019+ F95 · 2020+