2006 BMW 325I engine problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 BMW 325I — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Valvetronic Actuator malfunctions. The malfunction may have been caused by a Battery Positive Cable that has corroded over time. The result is that the vehicle stops unexpectedly during acceleration. Driver safety and that of others is put at risk due to the vehicle suddenly losing power and…”
filed Sep 15, 2025
“This compliant is regarding the cooling system of BMW 32d5i 2006. Experience overheating of the car. The BMW dealership service department has confirmed that the water pump is at fault. And the quote for water pump replacement is their system. Yes, this is the second recurrency of overheating. Yes…”
filed Nov 2, 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 problems in other 325I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 325I | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 325I | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 325I | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 325I | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 325I | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 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.