2006 BMW 325 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 325 years
- Not enough data 5th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 BMW 325. That ranks 5th out of 16 325 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 160,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 BMW 325 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 38% | 160,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 38% | 139,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 25% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 13% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | 106,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 BMW 325 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving approximately 75 mph, the radiator warning indicator illuminated. The contact stopped at a fuel station, added water to the radiator, and continued driving. The contact drove to peter pan bmw (1625 adrian rd, burlingame, ca 94010) where it was…
I was trying to wait until a remember was available but i'm pregnant and now these issues have gotten worse and are more imperative my car is now smoking as i drive the power steering is now affected i just purchased a new battery and the battery light came on it stopped randomly in the middle of…
I received a recall noticed in december 2017 from bmw stating that there was a danger that the car could catch fire. 6 months later i am still waiting. It was recommended not to park in the garage until repaired.
Takata recall. I received the notice in march 2016 regarding safety recall. However, i still have not received notification that bmw is ready to remedy the defect. I called a bmw dealer several weeks ago to inquire about the availability of remedy. Date entered below is approximate as the letter…
Was having a series of electrical problems and codes pop up and my vehicle. Including the airbag light aluminate. I popped the trunk to find the battery terminal melted. I took my car into the mechanic and they informed me that there was a recall on battery terminals. Although the recall if she…
Other BMW 325 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 325 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 325 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 325 | 26 | 2 |
| 2001 325 | 31 | 2 |
| 2000 325 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 325 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 325 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 325 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 325 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 325 | 23 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW 325?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 BMW 325?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 BMW 325 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 325 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.