2006 BMW 325I steering problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2006 BMW 325I — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle Steering Lock Malfunction - Car does not start and stuck in Park. Cannot move steering wheel which is locked. This is a design defect that needs to be addressed. Vehicle is rendered inoperative! Cannot move or start it! approx. mileage 105k. This is a new problem besides the current recall…”
filed Jul 24, 2022
“There is a known issue with this model bmw, the elv control /steering warning lock is faulty. Bmw issued a tsb to dealers that this is an issue and should only be fixed if a customer brings in the vehicle. The issue from what I understand is a software issue and can only be fixed at a dealer. A…”
filed Jun 4, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components…
B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2021
Steering problems in other 325I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 325I | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 325I | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 325I | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 325I | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 325I | 2 | 6% |
| 1993 325I | 1 | 5% |
| 1992 325I | 1 | 3% |
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.