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BMW 325XI

2006 only

118 classified complaints 6 recalls

2006 BMW 325XI have 118 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 75,500 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 325XI report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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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 80 complaints

Median onset: 75,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 11 complaints

Median onset: 76,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 6 complaints

Median onset: 53,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 4 complaints

Median onset: 170,500 miles.

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

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 4 complaints

Median onset: 93,500 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Wheels, studs and lug failures · Wheels and tires 2 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 2 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 2 complaints

Median onset: 30,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

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 325XI report for every year and full specs/safety data.