general problems of the 2006 BMW 330

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. The contact stated that a certified independent mechanic diagnosed the failure as thermal damage due to the NHTSA recalls. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an oil leak that caused the fire. The contact was informed of a recall NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and NHTSA campaign number: 19v273000 (engine and engine cooling) however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was advised to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for further investigation. The contact stated that the manufacturer initiated an investigation, and after the investigation was performed, the case was closed. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

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. Prior to the failure, the dealer was made aware of the issue but confirmed that parts were not yet available and scheduled an appointment for April. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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 dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

BMW has issued a recall with no resolution. My engine is making noises from the crankcase and no alternative has been offered at this moment. The dealer does not want to address the issue.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled inadvertently and the engine exploded. The automatic transmission gearbox warning light illuminated. The contact immediately exited the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a significant amount of dark smoke and there was fire underneath the hood of the vehicle. The fire extinguished independently. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the engine, the valves and engine compartment were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling), which she associated to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was emitting an odor as if it was burning oil. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Remedy not yet available.

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 repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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 after turning off the vehicle, she noticed that the engine was extremely hot. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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 seek medical attention. The driver stated the fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The driver stated the police did arrived at the location and filed a police report. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The contact towed the vehicle to to record yard. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 ( engine and engine cooling) on 4/25/2022. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330xi. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to overheat. The check engine warning light, the coolant temperature warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and waited. The contact then continued driving. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while driving and smoke would come out from underneath the hood and through the vent inside of the vehicle while driving, and the vehicle would occasionally stall. Additionally, the contact also stated that the vehicle stalled and failed to restart twice. The vehicle was then towed twice to the contact's residence. The contact's father, who is an independent mechanic, could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle remained at the residence undrivable. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

I didn't get any pictures. My sister has a 330 xi drive to denver at one point of the drive hurdle a pop in the car. Where driving fast no pot holes hit. After further investigation with a mechanic friend of mine. We got under the car the car and noticed the passenger side axel was resting on the frame of the car. There where 3 motor mount bolts sheared off the motor mount brackets an 1 laying on the scid plate under the car. I have read some other testimony about this problem on the internet. I believe this could be a definite problem so I hope you look in to this problem thank you.

The contact's brother owns a 2006 BMW 330xi. The contact stated while his mother was driving approximately 30-40 mph, she smelled a burning plastic odor and the vehicle started to overheat. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The coolant temperature warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

My 2006 BMW 330i caught fire in my driveway 2. 5hrs after being drivin. The car did not indicate any warning prior to the fire.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 BMW 330xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to BMW of bloomfield (425 bloomfield Ave, bloomfield, NJ 07003) and repaired. When the contact retrieved the vehicle, he noticed a burning odor and smoke throughout the vehicle. The contact parked the vehicle, lifted the hood, and noticed smoke coming from under the engine coolant and expansion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The contact then called BMW of bloomfield at (973) 233-5147 where the dealer him to bring the vehicle back for diagnostic testing at his expense. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 195,000.

The vehicle was parked in a parking lot on 1-21-18, when it caught fire.

Broken cylinder head bolt near oil filter hosing found this to be a very very common problem with (n52) engines.

Engine valve cover head bolts snapped. Qty. 3.

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. I am very frustrated to have paid $4,000+ for an extended warranty that does not cover a $4,260. 50 repair. Peter pan BMW has been very helpful but BMW of north America and assurant who authorizes repairs has been unresponsive and denied repair.

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.