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2006 BMW 325CI air bags problems

24 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2006 BMW 325CI, which is 60% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
24 60% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the air bags complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 325 I. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated on and off. The passenger's seat was not occupied. The contact also stated that the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated sporadically when the seat was occupied as well. After several months, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated permanently.

Reported at 29,000 miles, January 2010

BMW 325ci 2006 front left adaptive headlight wiring deteriorates over time. This cause the wiring to crack and fail. The front left headlight failed while driving, creating a dangerous situation for the driver and others on the road. When the wiring fails the driver cannot display turn signals, use high beams or any headlight functions. BMW does not provide a solution or help to fix the issue. The vehicle was in motion at night when the headlight failed. The part is the front headlight igniter wiring harness.

Reported at 83,000 miles, November 2018

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