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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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WBXPA93476W••••••2006 Bmw X3
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2006 Bmw X3 build (12 vs 6).
12on this build
132on the model
21builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedAir Bags 9Engine And Engine Cooling 2Fuel System 1Gasoline 1
What owners of this build wrote
SeatsfireFeb 2014
I was driving when I smelled smoke and realized that the driver's side seat had caught fire. I stopped the car, jumped out, and saw that a hole had burned through the car seat and I could see flames. I don't understand how this has not triggered a recall as it is obviously…
Air BagscrashSep 2010
The contact owned a 2006 bmw x3. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's shoe became entangled with the accelerator pedal. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police…
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2013
Jan 16 - check engine sensor light came on - car running sluggish. Immediately took to dealership - they detected oil separator failing. Car started smoking at dealership. They replaced the oil separator and several parts due to damage - costs $2400. March 22nd - same sensor…
Air BagsNov 2017
The contact owns a 2006 bmw x3. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17V605000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (bmw of denver downtown, 1040 s colorado blvd,…
Air BagsSep 2016
In 2008 bmw recalled 200,000 vehicles because of faulty passenger occupancy sensors (NHTSA campaign number: 08V384000) including my vehicle, 2006 bmw x3. Bmw claimed that the faulty part would be rectified by this recall. However, the exact same faulty sensor has again failed in…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WBXPA93476WD30972 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.