2006 BMW 330I Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 219 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 BMW 330I, 5% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“Bmw is aware that the cylinder bolt on these models has been known to fail and are now being made out of a different material in newer models. We requested that Bmw pay for the cost of this repair, because we know they are aware of it being an issue and they refused to do so. It is definitely a part that should be on recall for all models using this material in the cylinder head bold. Updated 04/21/11”
NHTSA complaint #10396330, filed 2011-04, 76,239 miles“The cylinder bolt broke and Bmw is refusing to repair the broken bolt under an active warranty. Bmw is aware that the cylinder bold on these models has been known to fail and is now being made out of a different material in newer models. I requested that Bmw pay for the cost of this repair because we are aware of it being and issue and they refused to do so under an active extended coverage warranty. It is a part that should be on recall for models using this particular aluminum cylinder bolt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10406382, filed 2011-06, 97,793 miles“The contact owns a 2006 BMW 33I. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming into the interior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed fire coming from underneath the hood. The contact exited the vehicle. The contact stated he had to leave the vehicle abandoned for about a month. The contact stated the vehicle had been towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was then towed to the contact’s residence. …”
NHTSA complaint #11681317, filed 2025-08, 101,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a burning odor was detected. The contact parked the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. …”
NHTSA complaint #11509887, filed 2023-03, 149,000 miles“The contact owned a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated while her boyfriend was driving 65 mph, he heard an abnormal noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to park on the side of the road and exit before the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The driver saw the fire starting under the transmission. The driver stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The driver stated the fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11462176, filed 2022-04, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V273000Apr 4, 2019BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i…Covers: BMW 330I 2006, 325I 2006, Z4 2006 +6 more
Related service bulletins
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- 10162395Jul 9, 2019N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and…
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- 10146535Feb 1, 2017"? NO REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B18 03 10 dated November 2010. . The Service Engine Soon lamp is…
- 10146534Feb 1, 2017"? DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CLEANING . The following performance issues may be noticed by the customer: CC-Message ""Drive faulty"" Engine jerking or a lack of power over…
- 10151247Apr 1, 2016N51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME - Diagnostic Hints. The customer may complain about one of the following: Rough engine…
- 10148413Nov 1, 2014M57 Diesel Engine Throttle Valve (for EGR): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION BMW of North America, LLC ("BMW NA") is extending the limited…
- 10148087Jul 1, 2014External Engine Oil Leaks and Repairs. During the vehicle's operational life, normal engine oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime in the…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 330I
133 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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