Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 BMW M3 has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | OIL KEEP LEAKING OUT OF TRAINING. IT WAS FIXED TWICE SO FAR. BACK BRAKE LINE KEEPS BREAKING WHEN Y... |
| Nov 15, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | THE SMG TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY COMES OUT OF GEAR IN ANY SITUATION AND IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IN... |
| Aug 11, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE LEFT LANE, TRYING TO PASS A CAR IN THE MIDDLE LANE. A... |
| Nov 10, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW M3 WITH AN SMG TRANSMISSION. HE STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN E... |
| Apr 29, 2007 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TWICE IN 6 WEEKS I HAVE LOST THROTTLE RESPONSE OF THE CAR AT 70+ MPH ON HIGHWAYS. THIS IS A MANUAL ... |
| Nov 26, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN I ACCELERATE FROM A DEAD STOP THE ENGINE LURCHES BADLY 1-3 TIMES BEFORE IT BEGINS TO ACTUALLY A... |