2006 BMW X3 vs 2006 Hummer H3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 BMW X3 | 2006 Hummer H3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 143 | 361 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 70 | 737 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 27 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,000 mi | 77,147 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW X3 | Hummer H3 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | 96 |
| Air Bags | 76 | 20 |
| Engine | 6 | 52 |
| Seats | 42 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 36 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 35 |
| Visibility | 1 | 31 |
| Suspension | 0 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 32 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 25 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 23 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 23 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 18 |
| Stalling | 0 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 8 |
2006 BMW X3
2006 Hummer H3
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.