Radiator problems of the 2006 BMW 325

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

1 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2019

Tl the contact owned a 2006 BMW 325i. While driving various speeds, the reservoir, abs, and window warning indicator illuminated, causing the vehicle to overheat. The contact would have to turn the vehicle off and back on, and attempt to drive without it overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the radiator tank needed to be repaired. The vehicle was taken to BMW of roseville (500 automall dr, roseville, CA 95661, (916) 790-1990) to be diagnosed; however, the dealer refused because the vehicle did not have a BMW battery. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

2 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2019

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. While driving approximately 75 mph, the radiator warning indicator illuminated. The contact stopped at a fuel station, added water to the radiator, and continued driving. The contact drove to peter pan BMW (1625 adrian rd, burlingame, CA 94010) where it was diagnosed that a new radiator was needed. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was repaired on June 19, 2019 by the same dealer per NHTSA campaign number: 19v273000 (engine and engine cooling) and the failure occurred ever since. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.




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