2006 BMW 325Ci Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 23 of 36 complaints (64%) on the 2006 BMW 325Ci, the largest problem area for this year. Most reports concern Takata-related recall parts being unavailable rather than airbag deployment failures, with median mileage at failure of 56,000 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 23
- 64% of 36 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 36
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 56,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Passenger side air bag warning light illuminates on and off while driving, sometimes flickering whether or not the seat is occupied.
- Owners report receiving Takata airbag recall notice 14V428000 or 15V318000 but being told replacement parts are unavailable.
- Several owners say they exceeded a reasonable amount of time waiting for the recall repair, with some waiting nearly three months and still on a parts waiting list.
- Most owners who report parts unavailability say they had not personally experienced an airbag failure at the time of filing.
- Some owners were not made aware of the recall issue until they contacted BMW or checked their VIN themselves.
When 2006 BMW 325Ci airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 30, 2012, latest May 7, 2020.
Airbags recalls for the 2006 BMW 325Ci
- NHTSA 20V018000Jan 15, 2020Airbags292,948 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 15V318000May 28, 2015Airbags419,235 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity Vehicles. Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-348 in its entirety. Additionally, vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Note: On December 17, 2015 BMW removed the model year 2004 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity vehicle from this recall. Those vehicles were mistakenly identified as including the air bags that are subject to this recall.
Airbags complaints by 325Ci model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 200520 (65%)
- 200623 (64%)
Frequently asked questions
- How common are airbag complaints on the 2006 BMW 325Ci?
- NHTSA lists 23 airbag complaints out of 36 total complaints for this model year, or 64% of all complaints filed.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2006 BMW 325Ci?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 15V318000 (reported 2015-05-28) and campaign 20V018000 (reported 2020-01-15), both involving airbags and both marked do-not-drive.
- What mileage do airbag problems typically show up at?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 56,000 miles.
- Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this model year and problem area lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
- What did owners mainly complain about with the airbags?
- Most complaints describe waiting for Takata recall replacement parts that were unavailable, plus some reports of a passenger air bag warning light turning on and off intermittently.