BMW 325I

2006 only

548 classified complaints 7 recalls

2006 BMW 325I have 548 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 85,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW 325I report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 289 complaints

Median onset: 85,500 miles. 0.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 40 complaints

Median onset: 125,000 miles. 2.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 40 complaints

Median onset: 66,100 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 32 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 27 complaints

Median onset: 87,000 miles. 7.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 23 complaints

Median onset: 127,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 15 complaints

Median onset: 80,500 miles.

Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Head gasket and cylinder head · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 78,500 miles.

Typical repair: $1,620–$3,010 nationally.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006 model year. See the full BMW 325I report for every year and full specs/safety data.