2006 BMW 325I air bags problems
241 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 BMW 325I — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The passenger seat occupancy sensor (OC3 mat) on my 2006 BMW 3 Series (VIN: [XXX] ) has failed. As a result, the front passenger airbag is disabled, which poses a serious safety risk. BMW issued a 15-year warranty extension for this issue, acknowledging it as a common failure, but my vehicle is now…”
filed Jun 27, 2025
“The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325I. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V513000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was…”
filed Jan 6, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel…Campaign 24V513000 · Jul 3, 2024
- These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term…Campaign 20V017000 · Jan 15, 2020
- Air BagsCampaign 14V428000 · Jun 11, 2018
- Front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger…Campaign 17V428000 · Jul 6, 2017
- Front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger…Campaign 13V564000 · Nov 12, 2013
Air Bags problems in other 325I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 325I | 33 | 46% |
| 2004 325I | 62 | 42% |
| 2003 325I | 62 | 31% |
| 2002 325I | 52 | 32% |
| 2001 325I | 46 | 30% |
| 1995 325I | 3 | 10% |
| 1992 325I | 2 | 5% |
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.