2006 BMW 325I steering problems
39 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2006 BMW 325I, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
2006 BMW 325I steering wheel lock failure occurred in may 2007. Took car to dealer and the steering wheel column was supposed to have been replaced may 2007. July 2010 car made a loud grinding noise. Aug 2010 got wheel lock symbol again---steering wheel lock failing again for the second time. Took car to dealer. Dealer wants to charge me $130.00 just to check it out--not including repairs. I think this problem should be a recall. This is a common problem with 2006 325I series.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 325I. The contact stated that the steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the steering column could seize and prevent the wheels from being turned. They also advised that a sensor in the steering column was possibly failing and the entire steering column would most likely need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,009.
Other problems reported for the 2006 BMW 325I
- Air bags 257 complaints
- Electrical system 85 complaints
- Engine 78 complaints
- Latches & locks 48 complaints
- Seat belts 40 complaints
- Seats 29 complaints
- Tires 17 complaints
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