The contact owned a 2006 BMW 328XI. The contact stated while his son was driving approximately 50 MPH on a slick road, the vehicle made a loud boom sound. There were no warning lights on the instrument panel. The driver depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle skidded into a telephone pole where the front of the vehicle caught on fire. All air bags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed by fire and the origin was unknown. The driver pulled the passenger out while the vehicle was on fire. The passenger sustained a concussion and was required to be hospitalized for a few days. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
The worst 2006 BMW 328XI problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 3
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 24V513000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V017000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 17V676000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 BMW 328XI 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been...
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data
- Front passenger seat occupancy (OC3) mat for SRS: limited warranty extension to 15 years/unlimited miles
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty
- Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a...
- Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs
What 2006 BMW 328XI owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 328xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated when a passenger was occupying the seat. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 08v384000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,183 and the current mileage was 120,400.
Door locks became unresponsive, either when activated via the key fob or the internal door unlock button. Doors are unable to be opened from the outside and the inside. Presents a significant safety threat. Only the driver's door is opens.
Problem with passengers side mirror not resetting and the car jerks when pressing on gas pedal.
After almost four years of ownership the brake became hard and didn't want to depress upon starting. Since you have to depress the brake to start the car, this created hard starting problems. It seems to be linked to cold weather and a cold car (when the car hasn't been operated for a while). The dealer performed a repair per a technical service bulletin and implied this would fix the problem. When it didn't they first contacted bmw of north america, then told me they couldn't duplicate the problem and this was normal operation for the car. Incredibly insulting. There is some discussion on various internet sites about this issue, so bmw does know about it. Since the brake is involved it is worrisome, even though at the moment it is only a starting issue.
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Questions about the 2006 BMW 328XI
Is the 2006 BMW 328XI reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2006 BMW 328XI, fewer than a typical 328XI model year.
What is the 2006 BMW 328XI year score?
The 2006 BMW 328XI scores 90 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the BMW 328XI: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 BMW 328XI?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 BMW 328XI have?
3 recalls, covering air bags and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2006 BMW 328XI airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 24V513000, 20V017000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW 328XI have bad airbags?
The BMW 328XI model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (40 complaints), 2008 (16 complaints) and 2011 (12 complaints).
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