Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2006 BMW X3. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery dead (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Battery Dead problems | |
| Wiring problems |
I turned on my heated seat and within about a minute and a half I smelled a burning smell. Pulled over as I started to feel a burn on my leg because the seat heater has burnt through the leather in my car. This is a known problem at BMW and they have not issued a recall for this. Read details...
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated the battery died and the door locks failed to function. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000. Read details...
Internal headlight wiring is extremely flaking off its insulation, revealing bare wires throughout both headlights. Both sections of the light are affected, xenon and halogen. Discovered during routine bulb replacement. Merely touching the wires caused extra flaking. Read details...