2006 BMW 325I Engine Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2006 BMW 325I, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 104,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “aluminum bolts” (14% of reports).
- 50engine complaints
- 104,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 53%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.
- Aluminum bolts: mentioned in 7 of 50 complaints (14%)
- Valve cover: mentioned in 6 of 50 complaints (12%)
- Leaking oil: mentioned in 6 of 50 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 8 a fire, 1 an injury.
BMW 325I engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion to recall 17V-683.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Since the airbag was not fixed, it has caused PVC meltings as well as leakage
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…
This compliant is regarding the cooling system of BMW 32d5i 2006. Experience overheating of the car. The BMW dealership service department has confirmed that the water pump is at fault. And the quote for water pump replacement is their system. Yes, this is the second recurrency of overheating. Yes…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 BMW 325Is have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about engine for the 2006 BMW 325I (10% 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 engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 104,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2006 BMW 325I?
The most frequent phrase is “aluminum bolts”, in 7 of 50 complaints, followed by “valve cover” (6).
Other 2006 BMW 325I problems
- Air Bags problems (241)
- Electrical System problems (85)
See all 2006 BMW 325I problems.