2006 BMW 325XI vs 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 BMW 325XI | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 110 | 580 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 110 | 473 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 22–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 74,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 325XI | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 0 | 245 |
| Air Bags | 64 | 65 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 112 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 54 |
| Engine | 4 | 39 |
| Seats | 8 | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 32 |
| Structure | 3 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 17 | 28 |
| Stalling | 0 | 45 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 40 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 26 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 23 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 18 |
2006 BMW 325XI
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.