2006 BMW 325I

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and ai

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi,

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model yea

AIR BAGS

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-200

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that det

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a spor

The contact owned a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the A/C became inoperable and made an abnormally loud sound. The contact then noticed an abnormal burning wiring odor, and there was smoke coming out of the A/C vents. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she attempted to pull to the side of the road, but could not safely do so. The contact continued driving and came to a complete stop at the traffic light, where the cabin became engulfed in

Mileage: 140,000

The contact owned a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the A/C became inoperable and made an abnormally loud sound. The contact then noticed an abnormal burning wiring odor, and there was smoke coming out of the A/C vents. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she attempted to pull to the side of the road, but could not safely do so. The contact continued driving and came to a complete stop at the traffic light, where the cabin became engulfed in

Mileage: 140,000

The contact's husband owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated moments after her son had started, parked and exited the vehicle, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The under hood caught on fire and the hood failed to open. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The contact stated that the under hood, the front of the vehicle and the front tires burned significantly. A fire department report was filed. A police report was not filed. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle r

The contact's husband owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated moments after her son had started, parked and exited the vehicle, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The under hood caught on fire and the hood failed to open. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The contact stated that the under hood, the front of the vehicle and the front tires burned significantly. A fire department report was filed. A police report was not filed. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle r

The contact's husband owned a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that while her niece was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact's niece pulled over, and she and her boyfriend safely exited the vehicle before it caught fire. No injuries were sustained and no medical attention was received. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire department report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard; however, it was not yet deeme

Mileage: 178,000

OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET LEAKED ON TO ALTERNATOR CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR TO OVER HEAT AND MELT INTERNAL COMPONENTS WHICH CAUSING LACK OF POWER AND MULTIPLE FALSE CHECK ENGINE CODES TO COME ON AND SMOKE CLOUDED MY VIEW WHILE DRIVING SO VERY COMMON PROBLEM IS THE HEATER CORE LEAKING TOO

Mileage: 180,000

OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET LEAKED ON TO ALTERNATOR CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR TO OVER HEAT AND MELT INTERNAL COMPONENTS WHICH CAUSING LACK OF POWER AND MULTIPLE FALSE CHECK ENGINE CODES TO COME ON AND SMOKE CLOUDED MY VIEW WHILE DRIVING SO VERY COMMON PROBLEM IS THE HEATER CORE LEAKING TOO

Mileage: 180,000

OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET LEAKED ON TO ALTERNATOR CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR TO OVER HEAT AND MELT INTERNAL COMPONENTS WHICH CAUSING LACK OF POWER AND MULTIPLE FALSE CHECK ENGINE CODES TO COME ON AND SMOKE CLOUDED MY VIEW WHILE DRIVING SO VERY COMMON PROBLEM IS THE HEATER CORE LEAKING TOO

Mileage: 180,000

I WAS SITTING IN CLASS WHEN A RECEIVED A CALL THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS THERE TO PUT IT OUT. THEY OPENED MY CAR WITH MY KEYS AND PUT OUT THE FIRE AS I RUSHED BACK TO MY HOUSE TO MEET THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE DAMAGE IS UNKNOWN AT THIS POINT ALONG WITH HOW IT STARTED. THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR TWO DAYS AND WAS PARKED ON THE STREET OUTSIDE OF MY HOUSE. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER/IN MY ENGINE AND THEY LUCKILY GO THERE FAST ENOUGH WHERE THE ONLY VISIBLE DAMAGE WAS SOME MEL

Mileage: 130,000

I WAS SITTING IN CLASS WHEN A RECEIVED A CALL THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS THERE TO PUT IT OUT. THEY OPENED MY CAR WITH MY KEYS AND PUT OUT THE FIRE AS I RUSHED BACK TO MY HOUSE TO MEET THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE DAMAGE IS UNKNOWN AT THIS POINT ALONG WITH HOW IT STARTED. THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR TWO DAYS AND WAS PARKED ON THE STREET OUTSIDE OF MY HOUSE. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER/IN MY ENGINE AND THEY LUCKILY GO THERE FAST ENOUGH WHERE THE ONLY VISIBLE DAMAGE WAS SOME MEL

Mileage: 130,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MILES TO RUN AN ERRAND, THE CONTACT RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AND SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW FLAMES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE BLOCK BY THE FIREWALL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RECORDED THE EVENT AND TOOK PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. T

Mileage: 140,262

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MILES TO RUN AN ERRAND, THE CONTACT RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AND SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW FLAMES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE BLOCK BY THE FIREWALL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RECORDED THE EVENT AND TOOK PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. T

Mileage: 140,262

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), WHICH INDICATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT DETECTED AN ODOR OF BURNING WIRES INSIDE THE VEHICLE PERIODICALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, TRANSMISSION, FUEL PUMP, SPARK PLUGS, BATTERY, AND ALTERNATOR AND MY CAR STILL WON'T RUN. ITS BEEN PARKED FOR A YEAR NOW WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 15 DAYS.

Mileage: 190,000

I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, TRANSMISSION, FUEL PUMP, SPARK PLUGS, BATTERY, AND ALTERNATOR AND MY CAR STILL WON'T RUN. ITS BEEN PARKED FOR A YEAR NOW WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 15 DAYS.

Mileage: 190,000

I HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH, TRANSMISSION, FUEL PUMP, SPARK PLUGS, BATTERY, AND ALTERNATOR AND MY CAR STILL WON'T RUN. ITS BEEN PARKED FOR A YEAR NOW WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 15 DAYS.

Mileage: 190,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 BMW 325I. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN THE PROCESS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (BMW OF AUSTIN, 7011 MCNEIL DR., AUSTIN, TX 78729, (866) 363-7879) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WO

Mileage: 109,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE HOURS, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V676000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE DEALER (BMW OF MT. LAUREL, 1220 NJ-73, MT LAUREL, NJ 08054, (856) 840-1400) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF TH

Mileage: 158,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE IN THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH CRITZ BMW OF SAVANNAH (7009 ABERCORN ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31406, (912) 354-7000) AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE BLOWER MOTOR RECALL WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND BMW WOULD NOT HAVE PARTS FOR SIX MONTHS TO A YEAR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIM

Mileage: 94,650

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE IN THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH CRITZ BMW OF SAVANNAH (7009 ABERCORN ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31406, (912) 354-7000) AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE BLOWER MOTOR RECALL WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND BMW WOULD NOT HAVE PARTS FOR SIX MONTHS TO A YEAR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIM

Mileage: 94,650