How many recalls does the 2006 BMW 330ci have?

The 2006 BMW 330ci has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2006 BMW 330ci has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2006 BMW 330ci?

Of 35 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2006 BMW 330ci Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 BMW 330ci has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 712,183 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 20V018000 2020-01-15 292,948 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger…

Consequence

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 passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

AIR BAGS 15V318000 2015-05-28 419,235 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-348 in…

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ENGINE

STEERING

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION:FRONT

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints35

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“2006 bmw 330ci center console explosion possibly due to defective plastic material near gear shifter. -bubble on the console was produced by heat in the car that resulted in it bursting and the spattering of a black petroleum substance that could have distracted the driver or injured a passenger…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2021-06-01

“In houston, texas, on november 10, 2018, at night I was driving my 2006 bmw 330ci convertible, and when upon entering an entrance ramp from tomball parkway onto beltway 8, I suddenly noticed a metal pole that was resting in the middle of the highway, in an attempt to avoid it I braked and when the…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-11-10

“Takata recall airbags in houston, texas, on november 10, 2018, I was driving my 2006 bmw 330ci convertible, and when upon entering at 40 miles per hour an entrance ramp from tomball parkway onto beltway 8, I suddenly noticed a metal pole that was resting in the middle of the highway, in an attempt…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-11-10

“Headlights failing while driving. Bmw used poor insulation inside headlight assemblies that degrade overtime and fail causing significant safety hazard.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2018-01-02

“Metal fragments from airbag”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-08-15

“Passenger-side rear taillight/brake light error, resulting in dash light and led taillight not operating as intended.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2017-01-01

“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330ci. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-09-22

“Takata recall. Concerning nhtsa recall number 15v318. Vehicle bmw 330ci 2006 driver's front air bag. On june 17, 2015 I took my vehicle in to the bmw dealership, jackie cooper bmw in edmond, ok, phone number [REDACTED] and they replaced the passenger side air bag pursuant to bmw recall campaign…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-08-02

Defect investigations

Investigation EA08001 Opened 2008-01-04 · closed 2008-12-31

BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION

BMW IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN ON APPROXIMATELY 200,000 MY04 THROUGH MY06 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/30/05 TO CORRECT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT. THE SPECIFIC VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AREMY04- 06/ 5-SERIES WITH STANDARD AND SPORT SEATS, MY04-06/ X3-SERIES AND…

Investigation EA08001 Opened 2008-01-04 · closed 2008-12-31