2006 BMW 325CI Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2006 BMW 325CI, 6% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,050 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.
“I am the original owner of 2006 325i with 42,000 miles. On january, the car suddenly alarmed warning signs on ca highway #5 and started to make loud noise and shakings. At that time, I was pregnant and with my 2 year old baby on back seat. The situation was happening on the highway! I was so worried about driving safety. To solve the problem, the dealer shop asked me to replace head gasket aluminum volt and housing gasket. It did cost over $4000. During the repair, the technician said that the problem is common on this model. …”
NHTSA complaint #10577180, filed 2014-04, 4,100 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 325CI
23 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 325CI
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.
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