2006 Bmw 330: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
105,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 3 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
Air Bags: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Structure:Body: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10851000 · 2016-03-22 (March 22, 2016)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10851000 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11046162 · 2017-11-14 (November 14, 2017)
"MY TAKATA RECALL" AIRBAG WAS RECALL. I WAS A IN CAR ACCIDENT AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T OPEN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11046162 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11064072 · 2018-01-22 (January 22, 2018)
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT ON 1-21-18, WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11064072 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V071000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2016-02-05 (February 5, 2016)
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 and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
3 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11040709I'VE GOTTEN NOTICE'S IN THE PAST ABOUT MY AIR BAGS, AND EACH TIME I HAVE TRIED TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO GET THIS MATTER TAKEN CARE OF I'VE NEVER GOTTEN AN RESPONSE.HOW CAN I GET THIS MATTER TAKEN CARE OF WHEN I CAN'T GET CONFIRMATION OF SERVICE AVAILABLE OR LOANER VEHICLE IF IT IS GOING TO TAKE MORE THAN AN FEW HOUR'S. MY SRS LIGHT STAYS ON AT ALL TIMES | 266.7%ODI 10851000 · 80,000 miTAKATA 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. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11064072 · 130,000 miTHE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT ON 1-21-18, WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Engine | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11064072 · 130,000 miTHE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT ON 1-21-18, WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Body | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10851000 · 80,000 miTAKATA 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. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | Too few reports for a range | 80,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10851000 · 80,000 miTAKATA 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. |
| Electrical System | Too few reports for a range | 130,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11064072 · 130,000 miTHE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT ON 1-21-18, WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE |
| Engine | Too few reports for a range | 130,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11064072 · 130,000 miTHE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT ON 1-21-18, WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE |
| Structure:Body | Too few reports for a range | 80,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10851000 · 80,000 miTAKATA 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. |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2010: 0 complaints · 2011: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Air Bags | Electrical System | Engine | Structure:Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | — | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10851000 · 80,000 miTAKATA 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. |
| Electrical System | 0 | — | 1ODI 11064072 · 130,000 miTHE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT ON 1-21-18, WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE | 0 |
| Engine | 0 | 1ODI 11064072 · 130,000 miTHE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT ON 1-21-18, WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE | — | 0 |
| Structure:Body | 1ODI 10851000 · 80,000 miTAKATA 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. | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.