Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
2005 vs 2006 BMW 330I
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 251 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▲ 678.6% more reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
View component share data as a table
| Component | 2005 share | 2006 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 53.6% | 0.9% | ▼ 52.7 pts smaller share |
| AIR BAGS | 17.9% | 45.9% | ▲ 28.0 pts larger share |
| ENGINE | not reported | 10.6% | ▲ 10.6 pts larger share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7.1% | not reported | ▼ 7.1 pts smaller share |
| STEERING | 3.6% | 8.7% | ▲ 5.2 pts larger share |
| VISIBILITY | 3.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 3.1 pts smaller share |
| SEAT BELTS | 3.6% | 6.4% | ▲ 2.9 pts larger share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7.1% | 8.7% | ▲ 1.6 pts larger share |
| STRUCTURE | not reported | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts larger share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | not reported | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts larger share |
| SUSPENSION | not reported | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts larger share |
| POWER TRAIN | not reported | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts larger share |
| WHEELS | not reported | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts larger share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | not reported | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts larger share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 35.7% | 26.2% | ▼ 9.6 pts smaller share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: AIR BAGS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Campaign components: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 2 → 10
- ◆ Injuries
- 1 → 1