Engine Exhaust System problems of the 2006 BMW 325

Two problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 2006 BMW 325. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2014

There is a clear manufacturer defect concerning the aluminum bolts associated with the valve cover gasket on the BMW 2006 325i's. With research that I have been doing from others, I noticed that this is a manufacture defect and BMW does know about the problem. This can be a safety concern if not corrected quick due to the possibility of oil falling on top of the exhaust pipe and may cause a fire. The defective bolts pose a serious potential risk to the safety of the owners of these vehicles, as well as to other drivers who share the roadway with them. I respectfully request that BMW north America issue a voluntary recall of the BMW 2006 325i's affected by this manufacturer defect. I am not privy to what constitutes a vehicle's defective components to reach a "recall status".

2 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2007

The emission system warranty seems to be incorrect for my 2006 BMW 325i. I thought the system must be warranted for at least 75,000 miles. Please check their owner's manual to confirm their wording is correct.




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