Does the 2006 BMW 3 Series have body and structure problems?

NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2006 BMW 3 Series, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 69,000 miles.

Which BMW 3 Series year has the most body and structure complaints?

The 2006 BMW 3 Series has the most body and structure complaints (44), compared with 44 for the 2006.

Is there a body and structure recall for the 2006 BMW 3 Series?

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

2006 BMW 3 Series Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2006 BMW 3 Series, 22% of all 202 complaints for this model year. That is the highest body and structure complaint count among 10 3 Series model years. Median mileage at failure: 69,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints: 44; 22% of 202
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 69,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 BMW 3 Series body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 5, 2007, latest Jun 30, 2018.

44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to Jun 2018; peak Sep 2010 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2006 BMW 3 Series

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by 3 Series model year

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

20051 (4%)
200644 (22%)
200720 (17%)
20087 (10%)
20094 (8%)
20102 (7%)
20110 (0%)
20122 (29%)
20132 (10%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 BMW 3 Series have body and structure problems?: NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2006 BMW 3 Series, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 69,000 miles.
Which BMW 3 Series year has the most body and structure complaints?: The 2006 BMW 3 Series has the most body and structure complaints (44), compared with 44 for the 2006.
Is there a body and structure recall for the 2006 BMW 3 Series?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 BMW 3 Series is classified under structure & body. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.