2006 Bmw 325 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Air Bags (2) · Seat Belts (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-05 · campaign 16V071000 · 840,000 vehicles
Defect: 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
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.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
What owners report
2019-07-09 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly · 136,000 mi“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 diagnosed that a new radiator was needed. the contact …”
2018-05-04 · Unknown Or Other · 106,000 mi“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 the street all issues which arent acceptable period …”
2018-05-02 · Electrical System“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.…”
2016-12-21 · Air Bags“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 only references the month and year.…”
2016-10-14 · Electrical System · 171,000 mi“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 from cars 2007 to 2011 my 2006 bmw exhibits the exact …”
2016-05-01 · Seat Belts · 108,000 mi“foot well module and junction box electrical short. some lights stay on even if the car is off some signals dont work, one low beam headlight does not work, rear windows work sometimes and driver side rear windo does not work a all, ect…”
2016-02-19 · Air Bags · 150,000 mi“intermittent passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. car says air bag is disabled. seems like same issue as previous nhsta campaign 13v-564 but this particular vin is currently covered. please expand recall to include my vin.…”
2016-01-11 · Engine“find engine oil leaking on floor and smile oil burning. then, find a bolt for engine valve cover is broken. it make catching fire!!! …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.