2006 BMW 3 Series latches/locks/linkages problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2006 BMW 3 Series — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Passenger doors would not unlock. All passengers needed to exit through the drivers door. This would be a safety issue if in an accident and passengers could not open door to exit vehicle. *tr”
filed Sep 7, 2014
“Rear door lock actuator would not allow rear door to open. Had fixed and then drivers door actuator failed and would not open. Could not get out of vehicle. *tr”
filed Feb 17, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other 3 Series years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 3 Series | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 3 Series | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 3 Series | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 3 Series | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 3 Series | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 3 Series | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 3 Series | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 BMW 3 Series
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.