2006 BMW 1 SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 BMW 1 SERIES
The 2006 BMW 1 SERIES has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (2 complaints), Air Bags (1 complaint), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 BMW 1 SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW 1 SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2006 BMW 1 SERIES
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW 1 SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
NTSB: 2006-2015 BMW DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN MODEL YEARS. *BF THE CONTACT HAS COMPLAINED DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS. *AS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 1 SERIES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FLASHED AND THE DOOR CHIME ACTIVATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT DROVE HOME, LOOKED IN THE TRUNK, AND NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FILLED WITH WATER. THE SUN ROOF LEAKED WATER ONTO THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 1 SERIES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FLASHED AND THE DOOR CHIME ACTIVATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT DROVE HOME, LOOKED IN THE TRUNK, AND NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FILLED WITH WATER. THE SUN ROOF LEAKED WATER ONTO THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
AUTO LOCKS FAIL. SEVERE DANGER. LOCKED INSIDE OF CAR. *TR
THE RED FAILURE SYMBOL HAS LIT UP ON MY CAR WITH A STEERING WHEEL AND A LOCK. APPARENTLY THIS SYMBOL MEANS THERE'S AN ELECTRONIC ISSUE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL, THAT IT SHOULD BE LOCKED UP AND THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT START. BUT MY CAR STARTS ANYWAY. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, AND I WAS INFORMED THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. I ASKED WHAT WOULD MAKE THIS PART BE DEFECTIVE, AND THEY SAID WITH TIME AND USE. BUT THE CAR ONLY HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT! THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM LIES EITHER WITH THE SENSOR ON THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN (FAULTY SENSOR), OR IN THE SOFTWARE ITSELF. EITHER WAY, CONSIDERING HOW OFTEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS IN BMWS WITH LOW MILEAGE, SUCH A PROBLEM SHOULD BE COVERED BY A RECALL AND SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAID OUT OF POCKET BY THE CUSTOMER. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 BMW 1 SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 BMW 1 SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 BMW 1 SERIES
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 BMW 1 SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SI-B12-28-07 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAS ENTERED THE ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE AND THAT THE TURBOCHARGER BOOST IS REDUCED. E82, E88, E90, E92, E93, E60, E61, AND E71. ALL MODELS WITH NAY ENGINES. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 09/30/11. *PE
SIB-51-19-09 — STRUCTURE
BMW VEHICLE: AFTER RAINFALL, VARYING AMOUNTS OF WATER MAY BE PRESENT IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WATER MAY BE PRESENT IN EITHER SIDE AREA, OR IN THE WHEEL WELL AREA. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 BMW 1 SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 1 SERIES
- 2001 BMW 1 SERIES — 3 complaints
- 2002 BMW 1 SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2003 BMW 1 SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2004 BMW 1 SERIES — 6 complaints
- 2005 BMW 1 SERIES — 3 complaints
- 2006 BMW 1 SERIES (current)
- 2007 BMW 1 SERIES — 9 complaints
- 2008 BMW 1 SERIES — 24 complaints
- 2009 BMW 1 SERIES — 23 complaints
- 2010 BMW 1 SERIES — 10 complaints
- 2011 BMW 1 SERIES — 44 complaints