2006 BMW 325 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 BMW 325, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was having a series of electrical problems and codes pop up and my vehicle. Including the airbag light aluminate. I popped the trunk to find the battery terminal melted. I took my car into the mechanic and they informed me that there was a recall on battery terminals. Although the recall if she from cars 2007 to 2011 my 2006 Bmw exhibits the exact problems that I have read about.”
NHTSA complaint #10916014, filed 2016-10, 171,000 miles“Intermittent passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. Car says air bag is disabled. Seems like same issue as previous nhsta campaign 13v-564 but this particular VIN is currently covered. Please expand recall to include my VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10837211, filed 2016-02, 150,000 miles“Takata recall. I received the notice in march 2016 regarding safety recall. However, I still have not received notification that Bmw is ready to remedy the defect. I called a Bmw dealer several weeks ago to inquire about the availability of remedy. Date entered below is approximate as the letter only references the month and year.”
NHTSA complaint #10936700, filed 2016-12Related recalls
- 16V071000Feb 5, 2016BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi…Covers: BMW 325 2006–2012, 328 2006–2013, 335 2006–2013 +10 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 38% |
| 2003 | 4 | 44% |
| 2002 | 6 | 23% |
| 2001 | 7 | 23% |
| 1995 | 7 | 30% |
| 1994 | 4 | 16% |
| 1993 | 3 | 38% |
| 1992 | 4 | 17% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
| 1990 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 325
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 325
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology