How many electrical complaints does the 2006 BMW 3 Series have?

NHTSA lists 32 Electrical System complaints for the 2006 BMW 3 Series, which is 16% of the 202 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2006 BMW 3 Series?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System complaints on this model year.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2006 3 Series?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2006 BMW 3 Series is 69,000 miles.

What kind of electrical failures do owners report most?

Owners most often describe door locks that engage or fail on their own, door actuators that stop responding to the key fob, and a steering lock warning that prevents the car from starting.

Did the electrical complaints lead to any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2006 3 Series includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.

2006 BMW 3 Series Electrical System Problems

NHTSA logged 32 Electrical System complaints for the 2006 BMW 3 Series, 16% of that year's 202 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 69,000. No related recall is listed for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints: 32; 16% of 202 complaints
All complaints this year: 202
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 69,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Door locks engage on their own and cannot be released from inside with the switch, handle, or key, trapping occupants.
Door actuators fail so doors will not open using the electronic key fob, sometimes affecting every door on the vehicle.
Steering lock warning lamp turns amber then red and the car refuses to start because the steering lock mechanism will not disengage.
Windshield wipers stop working suddenly during rain, with owners describing it as a repeat issue among other 2006 3 Series units at their service center.
Service engine soon light turns on repeatedly after a cold start even after being reset by the dealer.

When 2006 BMW 3 Series electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 4, 2007, latest Feb 9, 2019.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2007 to Feb 2019; peak Jul 2010 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2006 BMW 3 Series

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by 3 Series model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20055 (20%)
200632 (16%)
200735 (30%)
200819 (28%)
200911 (21%)
20105 (17%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20137 (33%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2006 BMW 3 Series have?: NHTSA lists 32 Electrical System complaints for the 2006 BMW 3 Series, which is 16% of the 202 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2006 BMW 3 Series?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System complaints on this model year.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2006 3 Series?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2006 BMW 3 Series is 69,000 miles.
What kind of electrical failures do owners report most?: Owners most often describe door locks that engage or fail on their own, door actuators that stop responding to the key fob, and a steering lock warning that prevents the car from starting.
Did the electrical complaints lead to any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2006 3 Series includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.