2006 BMW 330I Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 219 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,512miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 BMW 330I, 1% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,512 miles.
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.
“Fire hazard: adaptive headlight controller car in motion, heavy rain, 'road following headlight' stopped working (I.e., headlight still illuminating, but would not swivel to follow direction of turns anymore). Dashboard code cc-id 295. …”
NHTSA complaint #11082374, filed 2018-04, 125,000 miles“E90 Bmw reverse light stop working do to car computer system fault, this poses a high risk when vehicle is in reverse other driver are not notified. This can cause a potential accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11383556, filed 2020-12, 25 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10148275Apr 1, 2014"One or Both Xenon Headlights Aiming Downwards. CAUSE Both sides are aiming downwards: * The most likely cause is a faulty or disconnected rear height sensor. In very extreme…
- 10147945Jan 1, 2014Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes…
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
Exterior lighting: 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 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 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.
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