2006 Bmw 328xi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices (1) · Service Brakes, Air (1) · Electrical System (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2024-07-03 · campaign 24V513000 · 394,029 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-01-15 · campaign 20V017000 · 59,965 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System:wiring 2017-10-25 · campaign 17V676000 · 702,965 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (11)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Equipment 2018-07-01 · B840214 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information: connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2018-06-01 · B650709 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2018-05-01 · B650709 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Showing the 6 most recent of 11 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-04-18 · Unknown Or Other · 200,000 mi · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2006 bmw 328xi. the contact stated while his son was driving approximately 50 mph on a slick road, the vehicle made a loud boom sound. there were no warning lights on the instrument panel. the driver depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle skidded into a telephone pole where the front of the vehicle caught on fire. all air bag…”
2014-02-03 · Air Bags · 115,183 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 328xi. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated when a passenger was occupying the seat. the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 08v384000 (air bags). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of t…”
2012-05-20 · Electrical System · 18,000 mi“door locks became unresponsive, either when activated via the key fob or the internal door unlock button. doors are unable to be opened from the outside and the inside. presents a significant safety threat. only the driver's door is opens. *tr…”
2010-07-07 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices · 29,000 mi“problem with passengers side mirror not resetting and the car jerks when pressing on gas pedal. *tr…”
2010-04-14 · Service Brakes, Air · 33,000 mi“after almost four years of ownership the brake became hard and didn't want to depress upon starting. since you have to depress the brake to start the car, this created hard starting problems. it seems to be linked to cold weather and a cold car (when the car hasn't been operated for a while). the dealer performed a repair per a technical service…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.