CarRecallWatchThe 2006 BMW 325xi has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (68 reports).
2006 BMW 325xi recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
Some vehicles may have had their original steering wheel replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel that contains a driver airbag inflator that can explode when the airbag deploys.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles contains an ammonium nitrate propellant that was not properly dried.
PCV Valve Heater Can Short and Melt, Risking Fire
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Overheating wiring can melt connectors and cause fire
The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning may overheat.
Passenger Airbag May Turn Off in a Crash
A sensor mat under the front passenger seat, which tells the car whether and how the passenger front airbag should deploy, can fatigue and crack.
Most common 2006 BMW 325xi problems
Problem areas named in the 110 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 68 |
| Steering | 14 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 11 |
| Seats | 8 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
What owners report
My vehicle was parked in the driveway in front of my house and had not been driven for several days. I walked outside and noticed the engine fan was running so I opened the driverâs door and noticed white smoke coming from the glove box compartment. I opened the glove box and noted a small fire which within a matter of approximately five minutes had turned into a full-blown fire throughout the vehicle I was able to call 911 and have a fire department here before my house caught on fire although it did damage the siding on the front of the house and the tail light and rear passenger fender area of the Polaris razor
[XXX] . I have a 2006 BMW e91, but mine is not listed for recall above in the link. Currently have a fault for occupant detection malfunction. I also have sports seats listed in the above document. The sensor will say active when no one is sitting in the seat which is a safety concern. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owned a 2006 BMW 325XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V513000 (Air Bags) and 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
Intermittently on startup/ignition, car electrical shuts completely down. No power to anything and key fob becomes locked in the ignition. After a few minutes the electrical comes back on on its own. This usually only happens in park on startup, however on one occasion, the electrical shut off for about 5 seconds as I was driving 70 MPH on the highway. Car went totally dark and I was fortunately able to control the wheel until power came back.
I purchased a used car that now has a passenger restraint sensor warning. Please fulfill a recall as this is a recurring issue with bmw
2006 BMW 325xi questions
Does the 2006 BMW 325xi have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2006 BMW 325xi: Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; PCV Valve Heater Can Short and Melt, Risking Fire; Overheating wiring can melt connectors and cause fire; Passenger Airbag May Turn Off in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW 325xi?
Based on 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (68), Steering (14), Electrical System (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 BMW 325xi has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.