2006 BMW 328I

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2006 BMW 328I
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:43:40.982Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 328I Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 26 complaints 1999: 98 complaints 1999 2000: 112 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 395 complaints 2008: 239 complaints 2008 2009: 193 complaints 2010: 153 complaints 2011: 572 complaints 2011 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 255 complaints 2014: 150 complaints 2014 2015: 121 complaints 2016: 55 complaints 2016
2006: 0 complaints
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YearComplaints
199631
199725
199826
199998
2000112
20014
20020
20030
20040
20050
20060
2007395
2008239
2009193
2010153
2011572
2012130
2013255
2014150
2015121
201655

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180629 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 17V676000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200311 — air bags

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,...

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.

Campaign 20V017000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240830 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 24V513000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 BMW 328I — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 17V676000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V017000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V513000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 2016 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 2011 ■ 2007 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2006 BMW 328I reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 2006 BMW 328I have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.