2006 BMW 325XIT Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 6, 2022 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 325XIT years
Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 BMW 325XIT. That is the most of any 325XIT model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (6 complaints, 86%), typically at around 112,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 BMW 325XIT problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags6 · ~112,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Seat Belts1 · ~125,000 mi
Seats1 · ~125,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags686%112,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling114%———
Seat Belts114%125,000——
Seats114%125,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 2 complaints
2011: 1201112013: 2201322014: 2201422021: 1202112022: 120221

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 BMW 325XIT recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 BMW 325XIT.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325XIT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jun 6, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11467788

Passenger airbag not detected when passenger is seated, passenger airbag indicator is off/ not engaged. This happens regardless if the vehicle is stopped or in motion.

Air Bags · received Feb 7, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11395032

Vehicle has 148,000 miles. The air bag and seatbelt light have been coming on for over a year. This same exact problem was repaired by bmw for us in 2010. Our mechanic told us about the current recall on the airbags. Our car does have the sport seats and does fall within the dates of manufacture…

Air Bags · received Sep 11, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10632378

My airbag indicator came on in early march so i made an appointment with the dealer. After being diagnosed as a passenger airbag issue requiring a new sensor pad under the passenger seat (at significant cost) i searched and found that there is an existing recall around this exact issue that my car…

Air Bags · received Apr 9, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10578560

Airbag light went on and idrive said there was a malfunction with the passenger side safety restraint system. Bmw is saying that my vehicle is not in scope of the recall, though it should be as it is the same error as related to the existing recall below: recall id # 57362 - air bags:frontal recall…

Air Bags · received Dec 3, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10554645

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW 325XIT?

Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 BMW 325XIT?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 BMW 325XIT a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 325XIT model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.