Does the 2006 BMW 3 Series have steering problems?

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 BMW 3 Series, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 58,901 miles.

Which BMW 3 Series year has the most steering complaints?

The 2006 BMW 3 Series has the most steering complaints (24), compared with 24 for the 2006.

Is there a steering recall for the 2006 BMW 3 Series?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 BMW 3 Series is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 BMW 3 Series Steering Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 BMW 3 Series, 12% of all 202 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 10 3 Series model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 58,901 miles.

Steering complaints: 24; 12% of 202
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 58,901 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 BMW 3 Series steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 17, 2006, latest Jul 27, 2018.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2006 to Jul 2018; peak Jul 2010 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2006 BMW 3 Series

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by 3 Series model year

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

20050 (0%)
200624 (12%)
200715 (13%)
20082 (3%)
20093 (6%)
20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20121 (14%)
20130 (0%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 BMW 3 Series have steering problems?: NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 BMW 3 Series, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 58,901 miles.
Which BMW 3 Series year has the most steering complaints?: The 2006 BMW 3 Series has the most steering complaints (24), compared with 24 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 BMW 3 Series?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 BMW 3 Series is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.