How common are suspension, wheels & tire complaints on the 2006 BMW 325i?

NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2006 325i, which is 4% of the 515 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2006 BMW 325i suspension or tires?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this problem area on the 2006 325i.

At what mileage do these tire and suspension problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 11,500 miles.

Did these tire issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.

What tires are most often blamed in these complaints?

Most complaints name the original equipment Bridgestone run-flat tires, including the Potenza RE050A and Turanza EL42, for premature wear, noise, and vibration.

2006 BMW 325i Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

Owners filed 21 suspension, wheels & tire complaints for the 2006 BMW 325i, 4% of that year's 515 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 11,500. No related recalls exist for this issue, and the complaints center on run-flat tires wearing, cupping, and vibrating early.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 21; 4% of 515 complaints
All complaints this year: 515
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 11,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Bridgestone run-flat tires (Potenza RE050A, Turanza EL42) develop cupping or uneven wear well before expected tread life, sometimes replaced twice on the same car.
Steering wheel vibration and loud humming or roaring noise appear at low-to-moderate speeds, often traced back to worn or cupped front tires.
Tires form flat spots after sitting overnight, causing the car to shimmy and vibrate until it warms up and rounds out.
Run-flat sidewalls buckle or blister well under typical tire life, with some tires failing to hold air pressure.
Cars feel unsteady or hard to control on rough roads, with drivers describing the sensation of riding on the rims.
Owners report tires wearing out or going bald at low mileage, sometimes needing full replacement at a dealer maintenance visit.

When 2006 BMW 325i suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 27, 2005, latest Sep 13, 2018.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2005 to Sep 2018; peak Feb 2007 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 BMW 325i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by 325i model year

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

20052 (3%)
200621 (4%)
20071 (100%)
20080 (0%)
20090 (0%)
20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels & tire complaints on the 2006 BMW 325i?: NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2006 325i, which is 4% of the 515 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2006 BMW 325i suspension or tires?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this problem area on the 2006 325i.
At what mileage do these tire and suspension problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 11,500 miles.
Did these tire issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.
What tires are most often blamed in these complaints?: Most complaints name the original equipment Bridgestone run-flat tires, including the Potenza RE050A and Turanza EL42, for premature wear, noise, and vibration.