2006 BMW 330I electrical problems

Filed Jan 10, 2023 · Electrical · TX

All door lock actuators (including the fuel cap door cover) stopped working after driving the vehicle. The passenger and both rear doors were able to open via the inside door handle, but the driver side door could not be unlocked via the key fob, console lock button, or manually pulling the inside door handle. The fuel cap door cover could only be opened via the emergency release pull in the trunk. After inspecting the fuse box, I found that fuse 57a was blown. I replaced the fuse and the locking mechanisms started functioning again. weeks later the same issue occurred, only replacing the fuses remedied the problem for only a day or two. The fact that the driver's side door could not be opened by ANY means from inside or outside the vehicle poses a severe safety risk in situations where the driver of the car needs to exit the vehicle themself or be evacuated carefully in the event of injury. There are NO warnings, messages or warning signs before this occurs. This appears to be a common issue on my model and others, originating from issues with the door lock actuators. BMW even has a service information bulletin about it: "SI B51 19 07". The fact that the driver-side door can spontaneously become unopenable from inside or outside while the driver is in the car is a HUGE safety risk.

Filed Aug 9, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · FL

BMW has issued a recall with no resolution. My engine is making noises from the crankcase and no alternative has been offered at this moment. The dealer does not want to address the issue.

Filed Aug 2, 2022 · Electrical · 190,000 miles · AL · fire

The contact owned a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the air conditioning unit suddenly shut off and smoke began to come out of the air conditioning vents. After the contact exited the vehicle flames were present coming from under the passenger side dashboard. The fire and police departments were called to the scene and the flames were extinguished. During the incident, the vehicle was destroyed. A fire and a police report were taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The local dealer was notified of the incident. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2022 · Electrical · CA · fire

My car was just sitting in my driveway and my roommate noticed she said is there is your car supposed to be on fire and we went out there had to break the windows and it was already on fire and totally ruined from any repair. I didn't receive a recall until a year after it had already caught on fire. The car is totaled in my backyard. And is beyond repair because of the fire

Filed Dec 15, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 25 miles · DC

E90 bmw reverse light stop working do to car computer system fault, this poses a high risk when vehicle is in reverse other driver are not notified. This can cause a potential accident.

Filed Aug 26, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 98,000 miles · CA

Air bag. Warning sensor,adaptive headlights warning,power steering leaking,brakes clumping,blower heater motor and module had to replace.

Filed Aug 14, 2019 · Electrical · 164,129 miles · AZ

Complete loss of power, shut car off for a few minutes, when tryi g to restart vehicle noticed zero power to any components

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · CO

I have a 2006 bmw 330i e90, the VIN# is [xxx]. My pcv valve has failed and absolutely melted through. The plastic housing is entirely melted, and the electrical connector and wires are melted through. Luckily I live in colorado and it is very cold here in february and the car did not catch on fire. I started doing research on the internet on the part and found bmw recall 17v‑683. I found the attached recall document and highlighted the relevant section in green, where on page 11 ( or page 1 of the faq section) it says the recall is for e90 models produced starting in july 2006; my car was produced june 13, 2006. I called bmw customer service center and was told that my car was not in the recall and it was a coincidence that the exact same part melted, as what was being recalled for cars built only two weeks later. I don't think so. How can bmw say that because my car was built two weeks prior that they know for a fact, that a good pcv valve was installed in my car? What we do know is that the bad pcv valves are melting. And I can certainly prove that mine has melted. So, a responsible company would see this as a safety concern and not a coincidence. I guess we will see how bmw handles but since they now have documented proof that this issue affected a vehicle built prior to july, I urge them to change the recall date from july 2006 to june 2006. Beside me wanting my car repairs covered, there could be other 2006 vehicles built mid-june that will have this issue and seeing the amount of melting this did to my car, it could cause a fire in the vehicle and cause harm to innocent people. I am more than happy to take the car to a bmw dealership for them to confirm the failed/melted pcv valve. I just want my car fixed and the recall date change to june 2006 from july 2006, so that others are made aware of the danger. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 24, 2018 · Electrical · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system) by bmw bay ridge (6223 2nd avenue, brooklyn, ny 11220); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted, but could not be reached. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · NM

I just had my 2006 bmw 330i repaired due to a steering wheel lock warning light which appeared on the odometer causing my car not to start.this occurred when I was ready to leave the parking lot at my job. The car would not start and the red steering wheel lock warning light was on the odometer. The shop replaced the battery and ibs sensor cable. I drove the car for one day without any warning signal and when I adjusted the steering column by releasing the lever, the yellow steering wheel lock warning light lit up on the odometer. The repairs cost me $1,391.82. This car also was in the shop due to a recall on the airbag on the steering column. A local bmw dealership replaced this part two months before this problem with the steering wheel lock occurred. What other problems will I have with this bmw series? I believe bmw should refund my money for these repairs.