2006 BMW 325I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 515 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,208miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 BMW 325I, 1% of the 515 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,208 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 was in my car (Bmw 325I - 2006) with two kids, a toddler and a newborn. I locked the door and window because my toddler wanted to open the door. Later I tried to roll down the rear window and heard a crack. The window was broken. This is a big safety issue especially you have kids in the car. I had to drive home with the window broken and down with my kids in there. The weather was cold and of course was very dangerous because my toddler knows how to open the seat belt and also possessed dangerous to other vehicles as she can throw toys out of the window. …”
NHTSA complaint #10362856, filed 2010-10, 39,415 miles“My car was sitting in the garage when, at some point, the sunroof broke from the inside out and displays no sign of impact damage from anything external. There are pieces of the glass sitting on the roof of the vehicle as well as fine debris covering the outside portion of the glass, showing this did not occur while driving or from any external cause. The temperature is in the lower 90s and no one else was home or had access to the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11131053, filed 2018-09, 146,172 miles“While washing car in hot sun the windshield cracked when hit with cold water from hose. Dealer claims it was an impact break caused by windshield wiper being pulled up and dropped onto windshield. …”
NHTSA complaint #10161911, filed 2006-07, 1,390 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 325I. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil through the head gasket. In addition, the sun roof cloth detached from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the steptronic transmission gears would not engage in ds or manual, only drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 63,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10456078, filed 2012-04, 63,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 325I. The contact stated that all of the locks failed to unlock in 2007. All of the locks are electronic and there is a master unlock button on the dashboard. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle and had to drive to the service dealer in order to be let out of the vehicle. The dealer had to reset the computer chip in the locks. On march 22, 2008, the failure recurred and the dealer had to replace all the door locks. Immediately after the replacement, the electric mirrors failed. The dealer stated that the motor failed simultaneously. …”
NHTSA complaint #10223136, filed 2008-04, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10162404Jul 10, 2019"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
- 10150173Nov 1, 2013"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
- 10150224Aug 1, 2013"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
- 10149441Feb 1, 2013"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
- 10150324Oct 1, 2012?SI B51 15 08 Body Equipment October 2012 Technical Service. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 15 08 dated July 2008. designates changes to this revision…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 10 | 7% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 17 | 10% |
| 2001 | 13 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 10% |
| 1992 | 5 | 13% |
| 1989 | 1 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 20% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 325I
241 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
47 complaintsSeat belts
40 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsSeats
29 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsTires
16 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 325I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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