My passengers and I were trying to get back into my parked car, but when I used my key fob to unlock the doors only the passenger doors unlocked while the driver's door didn't. I tried to unlock the driver's door by using the lock/ unlock button located in the car. This did not work, and it locked the passenger doors again. I then tried to unlock the doors simultaneously by trying the key fob and the manual lock/ unlock button inside of the car a few more times, but none of the doors unlocked this time. We all heard the car attempting to lock and unlock, but the locks were not moving. I wasn't able to unlock any of the doors with the key fob or with the door lock/ unlock button inside the car, (the passengers were already in the car) so I used the emergency cut-out key located inside of the key fob to manually open the driver's door to get in. When I stopped to get gas on the same night, I found out that the gas cap was also locked, so we left. When we arrived back at my residence, everyone climbed out of the driver's seat. Finally, this morning after I manually unlocked the car with the emergency key, I noticed that the seat memory was also unresponsive. With less than 1/8 of a tank left, I will have to tow the car to the dealership because it will not make it on the gas left in the tank. This is a serious issue because if we were to have gotten in any type of accident or were in some unforeseen trouble while in the car with only seconds to react and get out of the car, it would have most likely ended up in multiple fatalities because of the inability to get out of the vehicle in a hasty manner. Please investigate and recall this issue before something like this does happen during and/ or after a car accident and people die because they are trapped in a car due to the electrical/ lock malfunction. Thank you.
2006 BMW 325I electrical complaints
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1. Speedometer accuracy! The speedo on my 2006 325i was off by 10%. At 80mph on the speedo, actual speed was 72. At 30 actual was 27. I have been pulled by a cop twice because of this problem. 2. Passenger restrain error message the air bag warning light illuminated and a message displayed on the message board stating that the passenger restraint had malfunctioned.
I drive a 2006 bmw 325i. Parked my car and got out just fine however my 3 passengers were unable to open there doors. The central unlocking button on the car's dash wouldn't unlock the doors and the keyless entry button wouldn't unlock the door either. All the passengers had to climb out the windows. After doing some quick research this appears to be a common problem in the 3 series however it's a problem that bmw refuses to fix unless the car is still under warranty. Having passengers become unexpectedly trapped inside their car due to a common defect is major safety issue and it's a problem bmw should be forced to fix regardless of whether the car is still under warranty.
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 up front to exit through the drivers door. There was no other way for them to exit the car, the doors were completely inoperable. Replaced 15a fuse with 20a fuse as recommended by bmw dealer which worked for a couple of weeks. Problem resurfaced so I inspected the fuse previously replaced to discover it was blown again. Now all power door locks work except front passenger. This issue really needs to be investigated soon. When there is a door unlocking failure, which according to many pages of complaints online is a very common occurrence with these cars, there is absolutely no way for passengers to exit - especially if they needed to exit quickly. It's very dangerous.
Doors lock, but only driver door unlocks. Used key only unlocked drivers door, used button on dash only unlocked drivers door, fob only unlocked drivers door. Other three doors not unlocking.
Bmw doors will not open when locked if electrical power is lost. In case of accident, bmw has an explosive device that separates the battery from the electrical system. Once power is lost, the door handles will not operate to open locked doors and the electrical windows will not work trapping passengers inside. I discovered this when a fuse, #52 on a 2006 325i, blew and the door would not open. Luckily one door was unlocked in the back and my daughter had to climb into the back seat to get out. Advise from dealership was to carry a device in the car the break out the window in case of accident.
Mi nombre es [xxx]. Soy de puerto rico y poseeo un bmw 325i 2006. El mismo el dia de ayer repentinamente comenzo a salir un humo entre el dash y toda la parte interior del vehiculo. En menos de 2 minutos se encendi en llamas,activamos al 911, cuando llegaron los bomberos en carro se habia quemado en su totalidad. Entre otras cosas que hizo mientras se estaba quemando. Necesito que me orienten al respecto de lo que debo hacer. Mi email es [xxx]. My name is [xxx]. I am from puerto rico and I own a 2006 bmw 325i. The same day yesterday suddenly a smoke began between the dash and the entire interior of the vehicle. In less than 2 minutes it lighted in flame, we activated 911, when the fire departments arrived by car it had burned in its entirety. Among other things he did while he was burning. I need to be guided on what to do. My email is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2006 bmw 325i door lock system failure. The fuses relating the door lock system keep blowing out. They should recall for actuator change.
I was driving about 10 MPH in traffic on friday, oct. 31, 2008, at 5 p.m., in houston,when my 2006 bmw 325i began smoking in the passenger compartment and burst into flames by the time I got it parked. I first noticed the air conditioner was not functioning properly and then smoke immediately began filling the car. The car was totaled by the time the hfd arrived. The car was in good condition and had no recent service or problems. It had no previous electrical problems. The AC just began blowing warm air, and smoke started pouring into the compartment from above and below the dashboard - not from the AC. The car was running fine until it burst into flames. It had to be a mechanical defect or an electrical short of some kind.
Since I purchased my bmw 325i (2006) in aug. 2007 new, I have had problems with a 10% inaccuracy of the speedometer, that the dealership reluctantly replaced (with no improvement) and bmw of north america finally admitting that there is no solution to the problem and I was stuck with the problem. The speedometer is 10% off an actual reading. So if you want to 65 MPH and set the speedometer at 65mph you only go 58 MPH. In order to go 65mph you have to drive at 73 MPH on the speedometer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the interior door handles were replaced due to the paint peeling. He stated that the driver side door handle needed to be replaced again due to the same failure. Also, the console was replaced because of the peeling paint. In march 2007 the steering wheel sensor failed and was replaced twice. In addition, the sun roof failed to activate and the vehicle failed to start because the steering wheel was locked. The mechanic stated that the steering wheel and sun roof were both caused by electrical failure. The vehicle speed and the weather conditions were not factors. The current mileage is 15,000 ,and failure mileage was 8,000.
Bmw 325i has an acceleration delay problem. When the driver demands a sudden increase in acceleration, the car hesitates anywhere from 1.5 to 3 seconds. This is a dangerous condition when someone is making a left turn in traffic, or getting onto a highway, or passing on a 2 lane country road, etc. Other cars traveling at 60 MPH are moving at 88 ft/sec. The amount of leeway this car needs is much too excessive. The car has been back to the dealer twice with the same diagnosis - "problem not verified". Friends who have driven my car think it is a dangerous condition. Bad acceleration is just as bad as poor braking.
Climate control system, car interior, delivers 110 deg f air to floor vents when in automatic mode. The requested temperature is 70f and the actual temperature is 79f. This is a constant defect, not a one time occurrence. Bmw advises the system works as designed. 2006 bmw 325xi, car mileage - 850 mi.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was broadsided while parked and the horn did not work to warn the other driver. The engine was not on prior to the incident. No injuries were sustained and a police report was taken. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that it was normal for the horn not to work if the engine was not on. The vehicle was currently at another dealer for repairs. Updated 12/15/06.
I just purchased a bmw 330 with an option called "comfort access". This option allows the driver (with the key on his/her person) to unlock & start the car as well as and kill the engine (by pressing the start/stop button) & lock the vehicle, all without using a key....just need it in your pocket etc. The risk is that you can exit the vehicle and lock the doors w/o killing the engine. My concern is being distracted or forgetful and leaving the car running in our garage and having exhaust fumes enter the house! A simple fix would be to have the engine stop running when the driver exists the car and/or locks the doors from outside of the vehicle.
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