2006 BMW 330I engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 BMW 330I — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 18, 2025
“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…”
filed Mar 2, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuitCampaign 19V273000 · Apr 4, 2019
Related service bulletins
A rattling/droning noise is heard in the vehicle interior when the air conditioning (AC) is activated. Vibrations are felt in the driver's footwell.
SIB640521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2022
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 330I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 330I | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 330I | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 330I | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 330I | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 330I | 3 | 7% |
| 2004 330I | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 330I | 8 | 10% |
| 2002 330I | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 330I | 8 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 BMW 330I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.