2006 BMW 330 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 BMW 330
The 2006 BMW 330 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 BMW 330
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 BMW 330, potentially affecting up to 840,000 vehicles.
Recall 16V071000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 840,000 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 BMW 330
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW 330. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT ON 1-21-18, WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT ON 1-21-18, WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE
"MY TAKATA RECALL" AIRBAG WAS RECALL. I WAS A IN CAR ACCIDENT AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T OPEN.
TAKATA RECALL- I WAS DRIVING AND SOMEONE RAN A STOP SIGN AND HIT THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. LEAVING THE OTHER CARS EMBLEM EMBEDDED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THEN CONTINUE TO DRAG THE VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE IS WRECKED INCLUDING THE TIRE BEING TURNED IN UNDER THE CAR.THE DRIVERS WINDOW SHATTERED ALL OVER ME BUT NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.
TAKATA RECALL- I WAS DRIVING AND SOMEONE RAN A STOP SIGN AND HIT THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. LEAVING THE OTHER CARS EMBLEM EMBEDDED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THEN CONTINUE TO DRAG THE VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE IS WRECKED INCLUDING THE TIRE BEING TURNED IN UNDER THE CAR.THE DRIVERS WINDOW SHATTERED ALL OVER ME BUT NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.
Safety Rating for the 2006 BMW 330
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 BMW 330 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 BMW 330
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 BMW 330. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIB511318 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Any or all of these conditions may be present: A. The exterior rearview mirror glass is discolored or cracked B. The power windows and folding mirrors may not operate C. One or more of the following LIN bus faults are stored in the BDC (Body Domain Controller): Faulty exterior rearview...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 BMW 330
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 330
- 2001 BMW 330 — 0 complaints
- 2002 BMW 330 — 1 complaint
- 2006 BMW 330 (current)
- 2007 BMW 330 — 0 complaints
- 2008 BMW 330 — 0 complaints
- 2009 BMW 330 — 0 complaints
- 2010 BMW 330 — 0 complaints
- 2011 BMW 330 — 0 complaints