2006 BMW 325XI Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 BMW 325XI, 2% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 525xi. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine repairs when he was advised that the brake booster would need to be repaired because oil was leaking inside the brake booster and rendering the brakes useless. The manufacture was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000. The current vehicle mileage was 106,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10568291, filed 2014-03, 106,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 325XI. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. Upon restarting it, the vehicle responded normally. The failure occurred four times intermittently. In addition, the ABS, dsc and awd warning indicators illuminated sporadically on the instrument panel. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10511655, filed 2013-05, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
- 10147008Aug 1, 2016"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain…
- 10149595May 1, 2013Erroneous Brake Pad Replacement Message. The Dynamic Stability Control module (DSC) calculates the brake pad replacement intervals based on information from the front and rear…
- 10149431Feb 1, 2013Erroneous Brake Pad Replacement Message. The Dynamic Stability Control module (DSC) calculates the brake pad replacement intervals based on information from the front and rear…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 325XI
64 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 325XI
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.
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