Lubbock, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
Since the airbag was not fixed, it has caused PVC meltings as well as leakage
NHTSA complaint #11695308 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
2006 BMW 325I brake problems
13 of the 709 complaints about the 2006 BMW 325I are about the braking system — 2% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 70,000 miles.
13
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Service Brakes
6
46.2%
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
15.4%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2
15.4%
Rotor
1
7.7%
Caliper
1
7.7%
Pads
1
7.7%
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
Ft Worth, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
After recall done pvc valve and blower heat a/c now not working the car engine light come up abs /brake and more
NHTSA complaint #11503057 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 154,000 miles
Winston Salem, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS TRAVELING TO A LOCAL STORE. MY CAR SUDDENLY JERKED,RADIO TURNED OFF WHILE LIGHTS ON DASH FLICKERED ON AND OFF. I LOST POWER TEMPORARILY AND I BEGAN SMELLING WIRES. I ALSO NOTICE A 'POP' AS I ATTEMPTED TO PULL OVER AND NOTICE NO BRAKE OPERATIONS SO I HAD TO COAST TO A STOP WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD IN THE BACKSEAT. I STARTED MY FLASHERS AND TURN OFF CAR TO SEARCH FOR SMELL. IT SEEMS LIKE DASH BUT I DIDN'T SEE ANY SMOKE. I GET BACK IN CAR AND ATTEMPT TO START IT AND NOTHING! I STILL HAVE POWER SO I WAS CONFUSED, I CHECK TRUNK ULTIMATELY AND REMOVE BATTERY COVER AND THIS IS WHAT I FOUND! THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND VERY DANGEROUS. I GOT THE CAR TOWED HOME AND WON'T DRIVE UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED OBVIOUSLY. I AM UPSET BUT EVEN HAPPIER ME AND MY KID MADE IT HOME SAFELY, SOMETHING KEEPS TELLING ME TODAY WAS A BLESSING WE MADE IT.
NHTSA complaint #11340277 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 miles
Fayetteville, TN
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS BRAKE MODULE PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #10734327 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,443 miles
Franklin, TN
SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKES FAILED TODAY WITH 19 YEAR OLD SON DRIVING MY BMW. THANKFULLY, HE WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT AND CRUISE TO A STOP. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND THAT BMW SAYS THE OIL SUPPLY FOR THE VACUUM PUMP THAT OPERATES THE BRAKE BOOSTER USED FOR POWER ASSIST CAN BE INTERRUPTED, AND CAUSE THE DRIVER TO PRESS MUCH HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO COME TO A STOP. BMW HAS RECALLED OVER 300,000 CARS SINCE 2010 WITH THE SAME PROBLEM - EXCEPT THE 3-SERIES. ALTHOUGH THEY DID ISSUE A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE 2012-2014 3-SERIES SEDANS IN SEPTEMBER 2013. THANKFUL HE WASN'T IN AN ACCIDENT -- WE DO REALIZE, HOWEVER, THIS SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. BMW SHOULD RECALL ALL VEHICLES (SINCE, ACCORDING TO OUR MECHANIC THIS IS A COMMON AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM).
NHTSA complaint #10561412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 miles
Woodland Hills, CA
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED ONTO A CURB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #10521442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,522 miles
Houston, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE DEPRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL BECOMES STUCK AT LOW SPEEDS. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURS WHEN STOPPING OR PARKING. THE PEDAL RELEASES SUDDENLY INSTEAD OF GRADUALLY AND OCCURS EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 15,522. THE CONSUMER STATED HE SENT DOCUMENTS AND ATTACHMENTS ALONG WITH THE QUESTIONNAIRE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIND THEM ON THE WEBSITE. UPDATED 10/10/07.
NHTSA complaint #10202756 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Forest Hill, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
INCREASED ROAD NOISE AND VIBRATION EFFECTING THE STEERING.
NHTSA complaint #10202579 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richardson, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK SMOOTHLY, VERY OFTEN STOPPING IS JUMPY, AND WHEN STARTING AFTER THE CAR WAS STOPPED, IT WILL JUMP FORWARD, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO EASE OFF THE BRAKE, MOST TIMES IT SEEMS ALL OR NOTHING. THIS PROBLEM IS MOST PREVALENT WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 80 FAHRENHEIT, WHICH IS MOST OF THE TIME IN DALLAS. THE DEALER HAS SEEN THE VEHICLE 4 TIMES ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE FOLLOWING REASONS: A- YOU NEED TO GET ABOUT 500 MILES ON THE CAR, B- THE ROTORS ARE SOFT, C- THE DISCS ARE SOFT, THE ROTORS ARE HARD AND THE DISCS ARE SOFT, AND E- THIS IS THE WAY THE BRAKES ON THIS MODEL OPERATE. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE ON A CAR OF THIS PRICE THEY HAVE BRAKES LIKE THIS. TODAY I RETURNED A LOANER CAR , A 2007 528I TO THE DEALER AND THE BRAKES WORKED PERFECTLY. IF MY VEHICLE HAS THIS PROBLEM, AND I SURE THAT OTHER VEHICLES HAVE THIS PROBLEM IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THERE HAVE BEEN NO TOTAL FAILURES OR DAMAGE, BUT I BELIEVE IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME. BUT THE DEALER ASSURED ME THE VEHICLE IS FREE FROM DEFECTS AND IS SAFE TO DRIVE.
NHTSA complaint #10187676 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richardson, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK SMOOTHLY, VERY OFTEN STOPPING IS JUMPY, AND WHEN STARTING AFTER THE CAR WAS STOPPED, IT WILL JUMP FORWARD, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO EASE OFF THE BRAKE, MOST TIMES IT SEEMS ALL OR NOTHING. THIS PROBLEM IS MOST PREVALENT WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 80 FAHRENHEIT, WHICH IS MOST OF THE TIME IN DALLAS. THE DEALER HAS SEEN THE VEHICLE 4 TIMES ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE FOLLOWING REASONS: A- YOU NEED TO GET ABOUT 500 MILES ON THE CAR, B- THE ROTORS ARE SOFT, C- THE DISCS ARE SOFT, THE ROTORS ARE HARD AND THE DISCS ARE SOFT, AND E- THIS IS THE WAY THE BRAKES ON THIS MODEL OPERATE. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE ON A CAR OF THIS PRICE THEY HAVE BRAKES LIKE THIS. TODAY I RETURNED A LOANER CAR , A 2007 528I TO THE DEALER AND THE BRAKES WORKED PERFECTLY. IF MY VEHICLE HAS THIS PROBLEM, AND I SURE THAT OTHER VEHICLES HAVE THIS PROBLEM IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THERE HAVE BEEN NO TOTAL FAILURES OR DAMAGE, BUT I BELIEVE IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME. BUT THE DEALER ASSURED ME THE VEHICLE IS FREE FROM DEFECTS AND IS SAFE TO DRIVE.
NHTSA complaint #10187676 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
REGARDING HIS DEFECTIVE 2006 BMW 325I CUSTOMER IS SEEKING FULL REIMBURSEMENT, REPLACEMENT OF THE CAR OR UPGRADE**CC THE SUNROOF AND DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED, THE BRAKE PADS WERE FAULTY. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE HOOD WAS VIBRATING. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND DISCOVERED THE HOOD WASN'T LEVELED. THE DRIVER SIDE DIDN'T SEEM TO FULLY ADHERE TO THE BODY OF THE CAR.
NHTSA complaint #10182688 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,400 miles
West Linn, OR
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2006 BMW 325I, APPROX. 2400 MILES. RETURNING TO OFFICE FROM LUNCH, SLOWED TO APPROACH SPEED BUMPS THAT ALIGN PARKING STALL THAT I WAS GOING TO PULL INTO. AS I WAS TURNING INTO THE STALL (APPROX. 5-10 MPH), I STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE AND THE PEDAL WAS SOFT (NORMALLY VERY STIFF). I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR DID NOT STOP. IT FELT LIKE IT INCREASED IN SPEED SLIGHTLY BEFORE CRASHING INTO THE WALL AND A 4" STEEL DOWNSPOUT. AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND I RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. TESTED BRAKES AFTERWARDS AND THEY FELT NORMAL. APPROX. $13,000.00 DAMAGE.
NHTSA complaint #10168575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,995 miles
Irvine, CA
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2006 BMW 325I MILES: 5K ON JULY 19TH, 2006 APPROX 9:00 AM, WHILE I WAS PARKING AT MY OFFICE PARKING LOT GOING ABOUT 5 TO 10 MPH, AFTER I ENTERED THE PARKING STALL, I STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE. THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SOFT (NORMALLY THE PEDAL IS STIFF), AND IT WASN'T STOPPING, SO I PRESSED IT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE CAR FELT LIKE IT SPED UP A BIT AND HIT THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME. LUCKILY, NO ONE WAS IN THE CAR AND THE DAMAGE WAS MINOR FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE, BOTH TO MINE AND THE OTHER VEHICLE. AFTER I HIT OTHER VEHICLE, I PUT IT IN REVERSE TO PULL AWAY, THEN MY BRAKE PEDAL FELT NORMAL AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
NHTSA complaint #10164838 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.