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Engine coolingPart report

2006 BMW 325XI Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 110 total for the year
Median mileage
83,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 BMW 325XI, 3% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,400 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.

“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 325XI. The contact stated that when starting that the vehicle would exhibit an abnormally loud noise and vibrate when first started. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they advised her that all four motor mounts were fractured and the vehicle needed to be taken to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they confirmed that the motor mounts were fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 83,400. The VIN was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10439403, filed 2011-12, 83,400 miles

“The contact owned a 2006 BMW 325XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V513000 (Air Bags) and 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #11612289, filed 2024-09

“The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11469362, filed 2022-06

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200633%
200412%
200234%

Other parts of the 2006 BMW 325XI

Air bags
64 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 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 27, 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