2006 BMW 3 Series
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 325ci Convertible | 14.2 | 9.5 | 12.1 L/100 km |
| 325ci Convertible | 14.3 | 9.7 | 12.2 L/100 km |
| 325i | 12.9 | 8.2 | 10.8 L/100 km |
| 325i | 12.8 | 8.6 | 10.9 L/100 km |
| 325xi | 13.5 | 9.0 | 11.5 L/100 km |
| 325xi | 13.3 | 9.3 | 11.5 L/100 km |
| 325xi Sport Wagon | 13.6 | 9.3 | 11.7 L/100 km |
| 325xi Sport Wagon | 13.2 | 9.4 | 11.5 L/100 km |
| 330ci | 13.0 | 8.5 | 10.9 L/100 km |
| 330ci Convertible | 13.6 | 9.0 | 11.6 L/100 km |
| 330i | 12.9 | 8.5 | 10.9 L/100 km |
| 330i | 12.9 | 8.7 | 11.0 L/100 km |
| 330xi | 13.5 | 9.0 | 11.5 L/100 km |
| 330xi | 13.2 | 9.4 | 11.5 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2024392 ·
This recall applies to vehicles that may be equipped with a replacement sport or M-sport steering wheel that has a Takata airbag. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained...
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Engine
Transport Canada 2022095 ·
On certain vehicles equipped with an N52 or N52K 6-cylinder engine, a manufacturing problem could cause the PCV valve heater (blow-by heater) to short circuit and overheat. Note: This replaces Transport Canada recalls 2017-470 and 2019-170. Only vehicles equipped with an N52 or N...
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2020009 ·
This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the...
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Engine
Transport Canada 2019170 ·
On certain vehicles equipped with an N52 6-cylinder engine, a manufacturing problem could cause the PCV valve heater to overheat.
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Electrical
Transport Canada 2017588 ·
On certain vehicles, the blower regulator wiring harness crimp connection could start to corrode over time. This in combination with high current flow (IE maximum blower fan speed) could cause the harness to overheat and melt, which could lead to a fire causing injury and/or dama...
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2016142 ·
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. T...
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2015230 ·
2023 Update - BMW has updated this recall and issued a do not drive advisory for all vehicles that that not yet been repaired. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in...
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2014587 ·
BMW Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Campaign concerning the driver's airbag inflator on certain vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. BMW will replace the driver's inflator on affected vehicles. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the...
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2014299 ·
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of inj...
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2013238 ·
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue over time. As a result, the passenger airbag could deactivate, illuminating the airbag warning lamp and the passenger airbag ON/OFF lamp. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (w...
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Seats And Restraints
Transport Canada 2008307 ·
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue during field usage depending on the seat configuration, vehicle geometry, manner and frequency of front passenger entry/exit. Over time micro cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat, whic...
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Suspension
Transport Canada 2006267 ·
On certain vehicles, the bolted connection between the front control arm and swivel bearing may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. As a result, this bolted connection could loosen and/or break, affecting vehicle stability and control. Correcti...
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Show 4 U.S. recalls
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
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Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)
NHTSA (U.S.) 22V119000 ·
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xD...
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Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
NHTSA (U.S.) 12E029000 ·
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-...
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Air bags: frontal
NHTSA (U.S.) 08V384000 ·
BMW IS RECALLING 200,000 MY 2006 3 SERIES SPORT SEAT, MY 2004-2006 5 SERIES STANDARD AND SPORT SEAT, AND MY 2004-2006 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES. DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S ENTRY AND EXIT, SMALL CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE MAT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE...
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Suspension: front: control arm
NHTSA (U.S.) 06V400000 ·
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ONE OF THE SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM AND SWIVEL BEARING CONNECTION BOLTS WAS NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. THE BOLTED CONNECTION COULD LOOSEN.
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Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
- Engines
- 2.5 L 6-cylinder, 3.0 L 6-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Manual 5-spd, Automatic (S5), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S6)
- Drivetrains
- RWD, AWD