2006 BMW 1 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1 Series years
- Not enough data 6th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 BMW 1 Series. That ranks 6th out of 13 1 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 40,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 BMW 1 Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 40% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | 200,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 BMW 1 Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 BMW 1 Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Ntsb: 2006-2015 bmw defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model years. *bf the contact has complained defective air bags. *as
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 1 series. While driving approximately 65 mph, the instrument panel lights flashed and the door chime activated on its own. The contact drove home, looked in the trunk, and noticed that the electronic components filled with water. The sun roof leaked water onto the…
Auto locks fail. Severe danger. Locked inside of car. *tr
The red failure symbol has lit up on my car with a steering wheel and a lock. Apparently this symbol means there's an electronic issue with the steering wheel, that it should be locked up and the engine should not start. But my car starts anyway. The car was brought to the dealer, and i was…
A relative of mine owns a 2006, bmw, x5, 3.0i. I was thinking about purchasing this vehicle. I was told about, what i believe to be, a catastrophic mechanical failure. I was told that my relative entered the vehicle, started it, turned the steering wheel, but the tires did not turn. The car was…
Other BMW 1 Series years
← 2005 1 Series · 2007 1 Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 1 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 1 Series | 33 | 2 |
| 2010 1 Series | 8 | 2 |
| 2009 1 Series | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 1 Series | 18 | 2 |
| 2007 1 Series | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 1 Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 1 Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 1 Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 1 Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 1 Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 1 Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW 1 Series?
Owners most often report steering, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 BMW 1 Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 BMW 1 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1 Series model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.