2006 BMW 325I Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2006 BMW 325I, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 85,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door lock” (8% of reports).
- 85electrical system complaints
- 85,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door lock: mentioned in 7 of 85 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 59 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 85 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 15 a fire, 3 an injury.
BMW 325I electrical system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving the vehicle, the blower (A/C) began to cycle on and off. Then I began to smell electrical smoke. Then I began to see smoke coming from vents and where the windshield meets the dashboard, closer to the passenger side. I pulled over and shut off the car as the smoke was getting worse…
The Valvetronic Actuator malfunctions. The malfunction may have been caused by a Battery Positive Cable that has corroded over time. The result is that the vehicle stops unexpectedly during acceleration. Driver safety and that of others is put at risk due to the vehicle suddenly losing power and…
The contact owned a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the A/C became inoperable and made an abnormally loud sound. The contact then noticed an abnormal burning wiring odor, and there was smoke coming out of the A/C vents. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 BMW 325Is have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 85 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2006 BMW 325I (17% of the 515 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 BMW 325I electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 85,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2006 BMW 325I?
The most frequent phrase is “door lock”, in 7 of 85 complaints.
Other 2006 BMW 325I problems
- Air Bags problems (241)
- Engine problems (50)
See all 2006 BMW 325I problems or electrical system problems across all 325I years.