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2006 BMW 330I Air bags Problems

Complaints
133about this part
Share
61%of 219 total for the year
Median mileage
86,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 133 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 BMW 330I, 61% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On 7/12/14 the airbag came on for the front passenger seat and turn off the airbag safety for this seat and really believed it's a problem withe mat airbag sensor in that seat but I didn't receive any recall letters from you my car still with this problem that put my family on risk if I have an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10765112, filed 2015-09, 170,000 miles

“My passenger side air bag sensor mat has failed. This is the second time this has happened on this vehicle. Other models of the 2006 Bmw 3 series are included in a passenger air bag sensor recall. I feel my vehicle has been wrongly left out of the recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10789188, filed 2015-11, 140,000 miles

“I purchased a 2006 Bmw 330I. There is a recall for the passenger airbag sensor mat. My vehicle exhibits the symptoms that LED to the recall, including that the passenger airbags will not work as a result of the faulty sensor mat. Bmw will not repair the issue claiming that my vehicle's VIN does not have an open recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10402657, filed 2011-05, 68,000 miles

“Passenger side air bag warning light is on at all times and air bag disengages when someone sits on it...srs warning light. Replace seat mat sensor not covered by recall for e90 2006 330I sedan with sports package. I want to know why is my car not included on recall...it is exactly the same issue as with the other models...this is a potential safety issue and can cause injury....”

NHTSA complaint #10396906, filed 2011-04, 45,000 miles

“Air bag and seat belt warning lights (red) came on indicating restraint systemn failure. Batter changed three months ago. Car taken in to shop and system reset thinking it was due to the battery being replaced. Both air bag and seat belt warning lights have come back on. My mechanic told me there had been a recall for this problem and suggested I contact dealer. Called Bmw of monrovia, ca and was informed that my vehicle id number was not listed for the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10838094, filed 2016-02, 133,000 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025117%
2024117%
2021414%
202059%
2019410%
201712%
200613361%
2005518%
20042018%
20032431%
20021329%
20013530%

Other parts of the 2006 BMW 330I

Electrical system
34 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 330I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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