2006 BMW 330i Engine Problems
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 BMW 330i, 12% of all 219 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 16 330i model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 6 fires. Median mileage at failure: 100,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 27
- 12% of 219
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 100,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2006 BMW 330i engine complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 12, 2011, latest Aug 18, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2006 BMW 330i
- NHTSA 19V273000Apr 4, 2019Engine184,505 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion to recall 17V-683.
Engine complaints by 330i model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 BMW 330i have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 BMW 330i, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 100,000 miles.
- Which BMW 330i year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2006 BMW 330i has the most engine complaints (27), compared with 27 for the 2006.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2006 BMW 330i?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 BMW 330i concerns the engine: 19V273000.