2006 BMW 325I air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 257 complaints for the 2006 BMW 325I, 36% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 257 36% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 208 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 35 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 45 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 47 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 24 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 18 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 13 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 208 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated upon purchase, the seat belt light flashed intermittently, when the seat belt was latched. Then, while traveling 50 MPH, the vehicle struck a deer. The seat belt did not restrain the driver and no air bags deployed. There was damage to the grill area, the vehicle was driven away from the scene and has not been inspected by a mechanic. The driver sustained minor injuries. Updated 8/14/2006 -
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 328I. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact found NHTSA recall campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags) and was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 66,100.
Other problems reported for the 2006 BMW 325I
- Electrical system 85 complaints
- Engine 78 complaints
- Latches & locks 48 complaints
- Seat belts 40 complaints
- Steering 39 complaints
- Seats 29 complaints
- Tires 17 complaints