There are 1 owner-reported lighting complaints for the 2006 BMW M5in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
HEADLIGHT WENT OFF WHILE DRIVING, WHEN I WENT TO REPLACE THE BULB DISCOVERED THAT ALL THE WIRING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE THE INSULATION CRUMBLING OFF CAUSING EXPOSED BARE WIRES TO SHORT TOGETHER. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE ON A CAR THAT IS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD. I RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON BMWS. IF YOUR WARRANTY EXPIRED BMW WILL NOT FIX IT. THIS IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT WENT THE HEADLIGHT START TO FLICKER ON AND OFF. *TR
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026