There are no safety recalls for the 2006 BMW 1 Series, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 BMW 1 Series problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 2 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 75,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2006 BMW 1 Series complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · reported Apr 6, 2017
Ntsb: 2006-2015 bmw defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model years. The contact has complained defective air bags.
Visibility · at 200,000 miles · reported Jul 27, 2016
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 electrical components. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Steering · at 30,000 miles · reported Feb 13, 2012
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 informed that I need to replace the whole steering wheel column. I asked what would make this part be defective, and they said with time and use. But the car only has 30,000 miles on it! The cause of the problem lies either with the sensor on the steering wheel column (Faulty sensor), or in the software…
Steering · at 50,000 miles · reported Sep 4, 2011
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 towed to a bmw dealership for repair (The car was still under warranty). The dealership informed my relative that a "bolt" had broken in the steering mechanism; this prevented the wheels from turning. My relative told me that the dealership fixed the problem but never produced any paperwork documenting…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 BMW 1 Series have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 BMW 1 Series as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 BMW 1 Series?
Owners report steering problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 75,000 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.