BMW 330CI recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 291 owner complaints for the BMW 330CI (model years 2000–2006). The most reported problem area is air bags (131 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (31 complaints). The 2001 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 34 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 77 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 46 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 5 | 82 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (82), 2004 (77) and 2002 (46). Among model years at least two years old, the 2000 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 330CI model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 131 | 7 of 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 31 | 6 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 26 | 5 of 7 | |
| Power train | 24 | 4 of 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 19 | 3 of 7 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V401000 | May 27, 2021 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2000–2001 | 4,511 |
| 20V018000 | Jan 15, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2000–2006 | 292,948 |
| 19V853000 | Nov 26, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2000–2001 | 74,185 |
| 15V318000 | May 28, 2015 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2002–2006 | 419,235 |
| 13V172000 | May 2, 2013 | Air bags | 2002–2003 | 43,204 |
| 02V138000 | May 16, 2002 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, fan | 2001 | 1,550 |
| 01V206000 | Jun 21, 2001 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, fan | 2001 | 76,469 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 17 complaints and a fire in 9 complaints; 20 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.