2006 Bmw 330ci problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (25) · Exterior Lighting (2) · Tires:tread/Belt (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2020-01-15 · campaign 20V018000 · 292,948 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode d
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 passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2015-05-28 · campaign 15V318000 · 419,235 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity Vehicles. Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel. The affected vehicle
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-348 in its entirety. Additionally, vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy need to have their air bag replaced under this r
Service bulletins (19)
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.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 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.
Structure 2022-06-01 · SIB510822 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
whistling noise is heard coming from the front bumper while driving at highway speeds.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-11-01 · B651820 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service action - head air bag holder retrofit: a rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (its) gas generator contacting adjacent component. this noise can be heard while driving on an uneven roadway.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 19 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-07-19 · Unknown Or Other“2006 bmw 330ci center console explosion possibly due to defective plastic material near gear shifter. -bubble on the console was produced by heat in the car that resulted in it bursting and the spattering of a black petroleum substance that could have distracted the driver or injured a passenger and/or driver. -the possibility of a reoccurrence do…”
2019-01-27 · Air Bags · 162,000 mi · 💥 crash“takata recall airbags in houston, texas, on november 10, 2018, i was driving my 2006 bmw 330ci convertible, and when upon entering at 40 miles per hour an entrance ramp from tomball parkway onto beltway 8, i suddenly noticed a metal pole that was resting in the middle of the highway, in an attempt to avoid it, i braked and when the car became st…”
2018-11-14 · Air Bags · 172,200 mi“in houston, texas, on november 10, 2018, at night i was driving my 2006 bmw 330ci convertible, and when upon entering an entrance ramp from tomball parkway onto beltway 8, i suddenly noticed a metal pole that was resting in the middle of the highway, in an attempt to avoid it i braked and when the car became stationary, the driver and passenger air…”
2018-02-02 · Engine · 120,000 mi“this issue is with the piston rings of the bmw m54 engine. it burns oil at a crazy rate and only now are people finally figuring out that this is the issue. bmw lists several other fixes for the oil burning issue, but none of them solve the problem causing the owner to seek repairs that don't solve the issue. bmw states that it is "normal" for t…”
2018-01-10 · Exterior Lighting · 123,000 mi“headlights failing while driving. bmw used poor insulation inside headlight assemblies that degrade overtime and fail causing significant safety hazard.…”
2017-02-25 · Exterior Lighting“passenger-side rear taillight/brake light error, resulting in dash light and led taillight not operating as intended.…”
2016-09-22 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330ci. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had…”
2016-09-22 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330ci. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had …”
2016-08-02 · Air Bags · 128,700 mi“takata recall. concerning nhtsa recall number 15v318. vehicle bmw 330ci 2006 driver's front air bag. on june 17, 2015 i took my vehicle in to the bmw dealership, jackie cooper bmw in edmond, ok, phone number (405) 755-3600 and they replaced the passenger side air bag pursuant to bmw recall campaign number 14v-428. however, at that time they said…”
2016-07-26 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330ci. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.