How many airbag complaints does the 2006 BMW 325xi have?

NHTSA lists 64 airbag complaints for the 2006 BMW 325xi, which is 58% of all 110 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2006 BMW 325xi airbags?

Yes, there are four related airbag recalls: campaigns 24V513000, 20V017000, 17V428000, and 13V564000, covering the driver airbag module, occupant detection mat, and Sport Seat option.

What is the main airbag problem on the 2006 BMW 325xi?

Owners most often report a faulty passenger seat occupancy sensor mat that disables the passenger airbag and triggers warning lights, with a median failure mileage of 76,150.

Were any crashes or injuries linked to these airbag complaints?

NHTSA data for these 64 airbag complaints on the 2006 325xi shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

Does the 2006 325xi airbag issue affect every VIN?

No. Several owners reported their VIN was excluded from earlier recall campaigns like 08v384000, leaving the sensor mat unrepaired despite showing the same symptoms.

2006 BMW 325xi Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 64 airbag complaints for the 2006 BMW 325xi, 58% of all complaints filed for that year. Owners report the passenger seat occupancy sensor mat failing and disabling the airbag, with median failure mileage of 76,150. Four related recalls cover airbag components on this model.

Airbags complaints: 64; 58% of 110 complaints
All complaints this year: 110
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 76,150 mi
Related recalls: 4

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Passenger seat occupancy sensor mat fails, causing the airbag off warning light to stay on even when an adult occupies the seat.
Airbag and seatbelt restraint warning lights illuminate together, sometimes intermittently at first before becoming constant.
Passenger airbag is deactivated by the faulty sensor regardless of who or how much weight is sitting in the seat.
Several owners were told their VIN fell just outside the build window for an earlier related recall and were denied free repair.
Warning lights sometimes trigger while driving at various speeds, not just at startup.

When 2006 BMW 325xi airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 25, 2010, latest Jan 10, 2025.

64 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to Jan 2025; peak Feb 2014 (7).

Airbags recalls for the 2006 BMW 325xi

NHTSA 24V513000Jul 3, 2024Airbags394,029 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA 20V017000Jan 15, 2020Airbags59,965 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) 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 driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA 17V428000Jul 6, 2017Airbags2,158 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA 13V564000Nov 12, 2013Airbags76,565 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Airbags complaints by 325xi model year

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

200518 (67%)
200664 (58%)
20070 (0%)
20080 (0%)
20090 (0%)
20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2006 BMW 325xi have?: NHTSA lists 64 airbag complaints for the 2006 BMW 325xi, which is 58% of all 110 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2006 BMW 325xi airbags?: Yes, there are four related airbag recalls: campaigns 24V513000, 20V017000, 17V428000, and 13V564000, covering the driver airbag module, occupant detection mat, and Sport Seat option.
What is the main airbag problem on the 2006 BMW 325xi?: Owners most often report a faulty passenger seat occupancy sensor mat that disables the passenger airbag and triggers warning lights, with a median failure mileage of 76,150.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to these airbag complaints?: NHTSA data for these 64 airbag complaints on the 2006 325xi shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
Does the 2006 325xi airbag issue affect every VIN?: No. Several owners reported their VIN was excluded from earlier recall campaigns like 08v384000, leaving the sensor mat unrepaired despite showing the same symptoms.