2006 BMW 325XI problems
Owners have filed 143 complaints about the 2006 BMW 325XI with NHTSA. Air bags account for 47.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of steering at 9.8%.
Complaints143
Crashes1
Fires2
Injuries1
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 47.6% · 68
Steering 9.8% · 14
Electrical system 8.4% · 12
Seat belts 7.7% · 11
Seats 5.6% · 8
Latches/locks/linkages 3.5% · 5
Engine 2.8% · 4
Structure 2.1% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 1 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 9 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325XI. The contact stated that the air bag sensor would remain illuminated. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 13v564000 (air bags) but had experienced the same failure as listed in the recall. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112000. Updated 08/12/14 Air bags · reported at 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325XI. The contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated there was a front passenger air bag malfunction and referred the contact to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. Air bags · reported at 51,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325XI. The contact stated the air bag and oil warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was informed that there were two manufacturers recall related to the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 06/07/17*lj Air bags · reported at 160,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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