2001 BMW 330CI
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 82
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 82 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 82 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 77 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 34 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
22% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2001 BMW 330 Ci. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a head-on crash. The contact stated he was not aware of any warning lights.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-12-12
2001 BMW 330. Consumer writes in regards to airbag recall. *smd the consumer stated she rear ended another vehicle. However, there was no force to warrant the air bags deploying.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-09
The defective passenger airbag in a very minor crash blinded me even though I was properly wearing my seatbelt.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-21
Power train
13% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Exterior lighting
12% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing tail lights and headlights.
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The contact owns a 2001 BMW 330CI. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH at night, the front headlights were flickering on and off. No warning lights were illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-12
Fuel/propulsion system
10% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While exiting the freeway at near freeway speeds, I heard a sudden thump, then the sound of something dragging on the ground beneath the car. I pulled over into a parking lot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-09
Fuel system, gasoline
10% · 8 reportsSafety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2001-09-28Engine and engine cooling01V206000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began September 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
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2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than DCA7078…
Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
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2020-02-13Air bags20V018000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with...
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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2020-11-10Air bags19V853000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata.
Remedy: BMW notified owners, and Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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2021-07-12Air bags21V401000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI)...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Date not on fileEngine and engine cooling02V138000 On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began September 28, 2001. This is a supplement to a recall that began during September 2001 (See recall campaign 01V206).
Buy-smart checklist
2001 BMW 330CI — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02V138000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 01V206000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 20V018000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V853000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V401000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2001 BMW 330CI reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 330CI?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 BMW 330CI have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.