Consumer Complaint Detail

BMW / 325I / 2006

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006079230 Incident Date: Jul, 25 2006
Consumer's City: WEST LINN Consumer's State: OR
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: BMW of North America, LLC
Model Name: 325I Model Year: 2006
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: WBAVB13526P Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 17 2006 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Jun, 09 2006
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 2006 bmw 325i, approx. 2400 miles. returning to office from lunch, slowed to approach speed bumps that align parking stall that i was going to pull into. as i was turning into the stall (approx. 5-10 mph), i started to apply the brake and the pedal was soft (normally very stiff). i depressed the brake pedal to the floor and the car did not stop. it felt like it increased in speed slightly before crashing into the wall and a 4" steel downspout. airbag deployed and i received minor injuries. tested brakes afterwards and they felt normal. approx. $13,000.00 damage. *jb