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2006 BMW 3 Series recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component15
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 9 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | – |
| Electrical system | 1 | – |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | – |
| Suspension | 1 | – |
Safety recalls15
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 3, 202424V513000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V513000
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| Mar 2, 202222V119000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission controlAn electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V119000
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| Jan 15, 202020V018000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 20V018000
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| Jan 15, 202020V017000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V017000
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| Apr 4, 201919V273000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission controlAn electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V273000
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| Jun 11, 201814V428000 | Air bagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 14V428000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 3 Series, 323ci, 325ci, 328ci, 330ci, 325, 328, 330, 335. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component1,243
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 667 | 54 |
| Electrical system | 188 | 15 |
| Steering | 107 | 9 |
| Seat belts | 104 | 8 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 93 | 7 |
| Engine | 91 | 7 |
| Seats | 78 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 54 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 54 | 4 |
| Tires | 35 | 3 |
| Structure | 29 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 23 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 19 | 2 |
| Power train | 18 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 1 |
14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“While driving the vehicle, the blower (A/C) began to cycle on and off. Then I began to smell electrical smoke.”
- Unknown or other
“My vehicle was parked in the driveway in front of my house and had not been driven for several days.”
- Unknown or other
““The PCV valve heater (positive crankcase ventilation heater) on my 2006 BMW 330xi failed and caused an engine bay electrical fire. This component is under an active BMW safety recall for fire risk.”
Other BMW 3 Series model years
- 201011 recalls274 complaints
- 20098 recalls388 complaints
- 20088 recalls691 complaints
- 20078 recalls1,041 complaints
- 200613 recalls1,243 complaints
- 20054 recalls227 complaints
- 20044 recalls554 complaints
- 20037 recalls475 complaints
- 20029 recalls427 complaints
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2006 BMW 3 Series recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 BMW 3 Series have?
NHTSA lists 15 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 BMW 3 Series. The most recent, 24V513000 (reported July 3, 2024), concerns air bags. 3 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2006 BMW 3 Series recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 9 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (3), electrical system (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 BMW 3 Series?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 667 complaints out of 1,243 filed with NHTSA (54%). Across all complaints, owners reported 29 crashs and 40 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 BMW 3 Series?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
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