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BMW 325I 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 BMW 325I: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

515Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
7Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
51Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags257 complaints

257 complaints; 5 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V564000, 14V428000, 17V428000, 20V017000, 24V513000.

Electrical System85 complaints

85 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V676000.

Engine78 complaints

78 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V273000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages48 complaints

48 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V564000Reported November 12, 2013 - 76,565 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 76,565 vehicles across all affected models.

14V428000Reported June 11, 2018 - 574,007 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 574,007 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
17V428000Reported July 6, 2017 - 2,158 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 2,158 vehicles across all affected models.

17V676000Reported October 25, 2017 - 702,965 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 702,965 vehicles across all affected models.

19V273000Reported April 4, 2019 - 184,505 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 184,505 vehicles across all affected models.

20V017000Reported January 15, 2020 - 59,965 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 59,965 vehicles across all affected models.

24V513000Reported July 3, 2024 - 394,029 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 3, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 394,029 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA08001Opened January 4, 2008 - Closed December 31, 2008

BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION. Resulted in recall campaign 08V384000.

EA08001Opened January 4, 2008 - Closed December 31, 2008

BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION. Resulted in recall campaign 08V384000.

EA08001Opened January 4, 2008 - Closed December 31, 2008

BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION. Resulted in recall campaign 08V384000.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20053
200620
200713
200811
200910
201038
201157
201250
201355
201458
201536
201637
201739
201832
201913
20207
20216
202216
20235
20243
20255
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.