2006 BMW X3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,606miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 BMW X3, 3% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,606 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.
“Faulty clock spring Bmw airbag light on horn doesn't work Bmw steering wheel buttons don't work, paddle shifter not working, fault code: driver squib circuit open or high resistance, code b1049 and b1054.”
NHTSA complaint #11399912, filed 2021-03, 172,000 miles“Repeated flooding in driver-side back and passenger front. It has been the vapor seal along the door, top part of door near window, seal along the windshield and finally from the sunroof leading to drain leading to interior of car. I have been fortunate that no electrical issues have incurred, but due to the high risk of that happening, wanted to report the situation. This has been ongoing for over a year (fixed various issues with flooding every few months). Bmw acknowledges that the X3 has water issues but that it is no fault of their's. …”
NHTSA complaint #10533565, filed 2013-07, 67,213 miles“Takata recall I started my car to warm up in the morning prior to going to work for a few minutes and then my car just shut off-it was below zero during the night so I called for a tow and took to shop and per owner of shop he had to call Bmw as shop was not a Bmw shop as he could not find out why car shut off-Bmw stated to him that he has to order a cold weather kit that Bmw makes so this wont happen agian or else engine can blow up-per Bmw also they have been aware of this issue with my model therefore that is why there is a kit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10837040, filed 2016-02Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 18% |
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 7 | 17% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 21 | 24% |
| 2021 | 26 | 23% |
| 2020 | 17 | 15% |
| 2019 | 43 | 25% |
| 2018 | 12 | 16% |
| 2017 | 9 | 10% |
| 2016 | 13 | 16% |
| 2015 | 13 | 12% |
| 2014 | 9 | 10% |
| 2013 | 15 | 7% |
| 2012 | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 | 7 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 12% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW X3
76 complaintsSeats
42 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW X3
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