2006 BMW X3 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 BMW X3, 1% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 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.
“After each rainfall, front and/or rear passenger footwells flood, depending on the angle that the vehicle is parked. Dealership replaced vapor barriers but a water test revealed that the sunroof glass is too low, causing the leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10463969, filed 2012-07, 60,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10244239Oct 18, 2023This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- 10225114Sep 1, 2022The front sunroof glass seal has shrunk, creating a gap which can cause wind noise or excess water entry.
- 10150039Jul 1, 2013"?Panoramic Sunroof Repair Instructions. INFORMATION Sunroof Repair Instructions: The panoramic sunroof contains several ""mechanism sets"" which can be repaired and/or replaced…
- 10149603May 1, 2013"Panoramic Sunroof Repair Instructions. INFORMATION Sunroof Repair Instructions: The panoramic sunroof contains several ""mechanism sets"" which can be repaired and/or replaced…
- 10044679Aug 1, 2011Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. Information regarding the defect in the rear window defroster that fails to operate properly. No model years listed.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 23% |
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 6% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 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.
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