2006 BMW 328XI Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 BMW 328XI, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10459027, filed 2012-05, 18,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V676000Oct 25, 2017BMW 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…Covers: BMW 328XI 2006–2011, 325I 2006–2011, 328I 2006–2011 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The 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…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Discharged 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…
- 10136745May 1, 2017ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 29% |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 17 | 25% |
| 2010 | 7 | 41% |
| 2009 | 5 | 45% |
| 2008 | 46 | 46% |
| 2007 | 61 | 31% |
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 328XI
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 328XI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology