Three problems related to steering failed have been reported for the 2006 BMW 325. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Ever since I purchased this car, it'd display a yellow icon with a steering wheel lock. On this date, the steering wheel lock failed to disengage and the icon was red, leaving me stranded. This same issue occurred to my friend last month as he has the exact same car as me. According to many online sources, many others have had the exact same issue.
Steering wheel lock failure. I have a 2006 BMW 325i. According to BMW it just broke. How? my vehicle is not even truly 6 years of age and doesn't even have 100,000 miles on it yet. I've found several complaints on bimmerfest. Com concerning the same problem. I feel that someone should look into this problem more throughly. Yes I have to pay for my own fix but I also feel that this is a major problem thats occuring in this model make and year.
2006 BMW 325i steering wheel lock failure occurred in may 2007. Took car to dealer and the steering wheel column was supposed to have been replaced may 2007. July 2010 car made a loud grinding noise. Aug 2010 got wheel lock symbol again---steering wheel lock failing again for the second time. Took car to dealer. Dealer wants to charge me $130. 00 just to check it out--not including repairs. I think this problem should be a recall. This is a common problem with 2006 325i series.