2006 BMW 325I engine and engine cooling problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 BMW 325I — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the A/C became inoperable and made an abnormally loud sound. The contact then noticed an abnormal burning wiring odor, and there was smoke coming out of the A/C vents. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact…”
filed Jan 7, 2025
“The contact's husband owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated moments after her son had started, parked and exited the vehicle, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The under hood caught on fire and the hood failed to open. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The contact…”
filed Sep 12, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuitCampaign 19V273000 · Apr 4, 2019
Related service bulletins
Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for…
B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2020
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 325I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 325I | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 325I | 11 | 6% |
| 2002 325I | 9 | 6% |
| 2001 325I | 17 | 11% |
| 1995 325I | 3 | 10% |
| 1993 325I | 5 | 24% |
| 1992 325I | 14 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 BMW 325I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.