| Issue ID | 1378285 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10985929 |
| Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 325I |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 09/05/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My wife parked her 2006 bmw 325i and when she tried to start the car the electronic steering wheel look malfunction light came on. She was unable to start the car, move the car or take it out of park to have it towed. This is either a bad design by bmw (it only happens in 2006-7 models) or safety defect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98765 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LONG BEACH, CA |
| VIN pattern | WBAVB13536PXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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