2006 BMW 325I Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

209Air Bags complaints

40.6%Of all 515 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS209 · 40.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM80 · 15.5%

ENGINE50 · 9.7%

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES43 · 8.3%

STEERING39 · 7.6%

Share of the 515 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 BMW 325I overview page.

What owners report

“WHEN A PASSENGER SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH. BMW SAYS THERE WAS A RECALL AND EXTENDED WARRANTY…”NHTSA complaint 10397761 — filed 04/22/2011

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10393047 — filed 03/28/2011

“I HAVE A 2006 BMW 325I SEDAN WITH SPORTS SEATS THAT FAILED THE SEATBELT WARNING SENSOR ON THE PASSENGER SEAT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE "OCCUPANCY…”NHTSA complaint 10354914 — filed 09/10/2010

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 BMW 325I have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2006 BMW 325I: 209 of 515 complaints on file (40.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 BMW 325I have in total?

515 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 21 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.