Two problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 2006 BMW 325. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. On several occasions, while driving at high speeds, the vehicle vibrated. The contact also stated that the driver and passenger side air bag indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the bushings on the front axle were damaged and the control arms were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the contact could ask for a discount at the dealer. The failure mileage was 143,598.
I was driving my 2006 BMW 3-series (325xi sports wagon), with only 30,000 miles on it, yesterday. I heard something break and felt like my car was out of control. My mechanic said the lower control arm on passenger rear wheel snapped. If I was driving fast I could have crashed.
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Rear Suspension Springs problems | |
| Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problems |