2006 BMW 325I Latches/locks/linkages Problems
NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How latches/locks/linkages ranks on this vehicle
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
“CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED PREVENTING ANY OF THE 4 DOORS AND FUEL DOOR FROM OPENING. PASSENGERS COULDN'T OPEN THEIR DOORS AND HAD TO CRAWL…”NHTSA complaint 10396063 — filed 04/16/2011
“BMW HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN (SIB-51-19-07) ON THE BMW VEHICLES: DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE KEY FOB OR CENTRAL LOCKING BUTTON. THIS IS A…”NHTSA complaint 10390225 — filed 03/15/2011
“2006 BMW 325I DOOR LOCK/LATCH FAILURE. UNABLE TO OPEN DOORS WITH KEY FOB. DOORS WILL LOCK BUT NOW NOT POSSIBLE TO OPEN ANY DOORS WITH…”NHTSA complaint 10379794 — filed 02/01/2011
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Latches/locks/linkages complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 BMW 325I have latches/locks/linkages problems?
Latches/locks/linkages is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2006 BMW 325I: 43 of 515 complaints on file (8.3%). 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 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 21 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
