2006 BMW 330i Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2006 BMW 330i, 16% of all complaints filed for the year. A related recall (17V676000) covers wiring and electrical connectors, and owners reported 4 fires tied to electrical failures.
- Electrical System complaints
- 34
- 16% of 219 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 219
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 82,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners describe door locks and latches failing so that only the driver door opens, while rear or passenger doors stay locked from inside and out.
- Multiple reports describe smoke or flames coming from under the dashboard or from air conditioning vents, sometimes while the vehicle was parked or driving at low speed.
- Some owners report sudden loss of power or unexplained stalling at very low speed, in one case leading to a crash.
- A battery/IBS sensor failure was reported that prevented the car from starting until the sensor and cable were replaced.
- Owners mention receiving the 2017 recall notice (17V676000) for wiring and electrical connectors but experiencing long delays getting replacement parts.
When 2006 BMW 330i electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 19, 2011, latest Jan 10, 2023.
Electrical System recalls for the 2006 BMW 330i
- NHTSA 17V676000Oct 25, 2017Electrical System702,965 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System complaints by 330i model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA list for the 2006 BMW 330i?
- NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2006 330i, which is 16% of the 219 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2006 BMW 330i electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 17V676000, reported October 25, 2017, covers wiring and electrical connectors on 2006-2011 330i and related BMW models; dealers replace the wiring and connectors free of charge.
- Did the electrical problems cause fires?
- NHTSA data shows 4 fires and 1 crash linked to electrical system complaints on the 2006 330i, with no injuries reported.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2006 330i?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2006 330i is 82,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Are electrical complaints worse in 2006 than other 330i years?
- The 2006 model year shows 34 electrical complaints (16% share), higher than most later years like 2007-2011, which show 0 electrical complaints in this dataset.