Airbags
Filed Apr 6, 2017
NTSB: 2006-2015 BMW DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN MODEL YEARS. *BF THE CONTACT HAS COMPLAINED DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS. *AS
- NHTSA ID
- 10971375
- Incident
- Mar 1, 2016
2006 BMW 1 Series
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Apr 6, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 BMW 1 Series, most frequently naming the steering, airbags and electrical categories. 35 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 2012 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct 2013 | 1 | 3 |
| Jul 2016 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr 2017 | 1 | 5 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Steering233.3%
- Airbags116.7%
- Electrical116.7%
- Powertrain (other)116.7%
- Visibility116.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
ElectricalVisibility
Filed Jul 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 1 SERIES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FLASHED AND THE DOOR CHIME ACTIVATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT DROVE HOME, LOOKED IN THE TRUNK, AND NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FILLED WITH WATER. THE SUN ROOF LEAKED WATER ONTO THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10888965
- Incident
- Jun 27, 2016
- Mileage
- 200,000 mi
Filed Oct 15, 2013
AUTO LOCKS FAIL. SEVERE DANGER. LOCKED INSIDE OF CAR. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10547898
- Incident
- Oct 8, 2013
- Mileage
- 75,000 mi
Steering
Filed Feb 13, 2012
THE RED FAILURE SYMBOL HAS LIT UP ON MY CAR WITH A STEERING WHEEL AND A LOCK. APPARENTLY THIS SYMBOL MEANS THERE'S AN ELECTRONIC ISSUE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL, THAT IT SHOULD BE LOCKED UP AND THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT START. BUT MY CAR STARTS ANYWAY. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, AND I WAS INFORMED THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. I ASKED WHAT WOULD MAKE THIS PART BE DEFECTIVE, AND THEY SAID WITH TIME AND USE. BUT THE CAR ONLY HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT! THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM LIES EITHER WITH THE SENSOR ON THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN (FAULTY SENSOR), OR IN THE SOFTWARE ITSELF. EITHER WAY, CONSIDERING HOW OFTEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS IN BMWS WITH LOW MILEAGE, SUCH A PROBLEM SHOULD BE COVERED BY A RECALL AND SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAID OUT OF POCKET BY THE CUSTOMER. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10447712
- Incident
- Feb 7, 2012
- Mileage
- 30,000 mi
Powertrain (other)Steering
Filed Sep 4, 2011
A RELATIVE OF MINE OWNS A 2006, BMW, X5, 3.0I. I WAS THINKING ABOUT PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD ABOUT, WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE, A CATASTROPHIC MECHANICAL FAILURE. I WAS TOLD THAT MY RELATIVE ENTERED THE VEHICLE, STARTED IT, TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT THE TIRES DID NOT TURN. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A BMW DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR (THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY). THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED MY RELATIVE THAT A "BOLT" HAD BROKEN IN THE STEERING MECHANISM; THIS PREVENTED THE WHEELS FROM TURNING. MY RELATIVE TOLD ME THAT THE DEALERSHIP FIXED THE PROBLEM BUT NEVER PRODUCED ANY PAPERWORK DOCUMENTING THE VEHICLE REPAIR. THIS PEEKED MY CURIOSITY, SINCE I AM A FEDERAL AGENT. SHOULD THIS TYPE OF FAILURE HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO YOUR AGENCY? IF MY RELATIVE HAD BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THIS MECHANICAL FAILURE, IT WOULD HAVE PROBABLY CAUSED A CAR ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10423206
- Incident
- Sep 1, 2008
- Mileage
- 50,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
B611305
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
B611305
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
SIB-65-10-13
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
BMW: REPLACEMENT OF THE OC3 SENSOR SEAT MAT ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. MODELS E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *KB UPDATED 12/6/13. *PE
SIB-17-02-09
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BMW: OIL LEAKS FROM THE AIR HOSE ON TURBOCHARGER. THIS IS DESIGNATED FOR E70, AND E90 MODELS WITH M57Y DIESEL ENGINES. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED. *KB
SIB-61-13-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. *KB
SB-61-19-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DURING THE SCHEDULED 3 MONTH/ 5,000 MILE SERVICE IT COULD POSSIBLY BE DETERMINED THAT SOME OF THE CONTACT PROTECTIVE SLEEVE S IN THE CHARGING SOCKET MAY BE MISSING. BMW MODEL E28E. *KB
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.