Is steering a common problem on the 2006 BMW 325i?

Yes. NHTSA logged 39 steering complaints for this year, accounting for 8% of all 515 complaints filed against the 2006 325i.

Is there a recall for the 2006 BMW 325i steering lock?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue.

At what mileage does the steering problem usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported complaints is 81,000 miles.

Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these steering complaints.

2006 BMW 325i Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 39 steering complaints for the 2006 BMW 325i, 8% of its 515 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 81,000. No related recall is on file for this issue.

Steering complaints: 39; 8% of 515 complaints
All complaints this year: 515
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 81,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel lock warning light illuminates and the car will not start, often requiring a tow to the dealer.
Steering column or electronic steering lock seizes at low speed or while parked, sometimes releasing after a restart.
Owners describe a loud grinding noise from the steering column before a repeat lock failure.
Steering wheel or gear becomes stuck so neither key can start the vehicle.
Dealers tell owners the steering column or its sensor needs replacement, with some reporting the column was already replaced once before failing again.

When 2006 BMW 325i steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 3, 2010, latest Jul 24, 2022.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2010 to Jul 2022; peak Feb 2011 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2006 BMW 325i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by 325i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20050 (0%)
200639 (8%)
20070 (0%)
20080 (0%)
20090 (0%)
20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is steering a common problem on the 2006 BMW 325i?: Yes. NHTSA logged 39 steering complaints for this year, accounting for 8% of all 515 complaints filed against the 2006 325i.
Is there a recall for the 2006 BMW 325i steering lock?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue.
At what mileage does the steering problem usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported complaints is 81,000 miles.
Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these steering complaints.