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BMW E46 3 Series convertible and M3, final 2006 models

2006 · 3 Series convertible and M3 (E46), final 2006 models · M54, S54

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Models and engines by year

ModelUS model yearsEngine
325Ci convertible2006M54
330Ci convertible2006M54
M3 coupe and convertible2006S54

US-market models. Chassis codes: E46. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.

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NHTSA safety recalls 9

  • Recall 24V513: driver air bag module 325I, 328I, 330I, 335D, 335I, 2006–2012. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
  • Recall 20V017: inflator module 1 SERIES M, 128I, 135I, 325I, 328I, 330I, 335D, 335I, 335IS, M3, X1, X3, X5, X6, X6 ACTIVEHYBRID, 2006–2015. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
  • Recall 20V018: inflator module 325CI, 330CI, M3, 2006. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
  • Recall 19V273: crankcase (PCV) 325I, 330I, 525I, 530I, Z4, 2006. 0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles.
  • Recall 14V428: air bags 325I, 330I, M3, 2006.
  • Recall 17V676: wiring 325I, 328I, 330I, 335D, 335I, 335IS, M3, 2006–2011. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
  • Recall 17V428: occupant classification 325I, 330I, 525I, 530I, 550I, 2006. BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats.
  • Recall 15V318: inflator module 325CI, 330CI, M3, 2006. 0i and 4.4i Sports Activity Vehicles.
  • Recall 13V564: occupant classification 325I, 328I, 330I, 335I, 525I, 530I, 550I, 750I, 750LI, 760I, 760LI, X5, 2006–2007. BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model yea

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Service bulletins on file 113

BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the E46. Showing the 10 most relevant; see the E46 common problems page for the most frequent bulletin topics.

Common problems & maintenance

E46 common problems → E46 maintenance schedule →

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