2006 BMW 325 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 139,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 BMW 325, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 139,500 miles.
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“Foot well module and junction box electrical short. Some lights stay on even if the car is off some signals dont work, one low beam headlight does not work, rear windows work sometimes and driver side rear windo does not work a all, ect”
NHTSA complaint #10862431, filed 2016-05, 108,000 miles“I received a recall noticed in december 2017 from Bmw stating that there was a danger that the car could catch fire. 6 months later I am still waiting. It was recommended not to park in the garage until repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11091473, filed 2018-05Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 38% |
| 2003 | 3 | 33% |
| 2002 | 6 | 23% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
| 1992 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 9% |
| 1987 | 3 | 20% |
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 28, 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