MYRModel Year Report

2002 BMW 330XI

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2002 BMW 330XI
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:06:24.394Z

Only 20 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
20

Too few to rank

Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2001: 11 complaints 2002: 20 complaints 2002 20 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 13 complaints 2005: 12 complaints 2005 2006: 104 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011
2001: 11 complaints 2001 2002: 20 complaints 2002 20 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints 2004 2005: 12 complaints 2005 2006: 104 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011
2001: 11 complaints 2001 2002: 20 complaints 2002 20 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints 2004 2005: 12 complaints 2005 2006: 104 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011

2002: 20 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19990
20000
200111
200220
200333
200413
200512
2006104
20070
20080
20090
20100
20110

Known problem areas

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

8 of 20 total reports mention: air bags.

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Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 BMW 330XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (Air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-12-01

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 BMW 330XI. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (Air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-02

Electrical system

3 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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The smell of electircal fire and thick black smoke poored out the left side of my stearing colum. Flames started to shoot out and enguffed my BMW to nothing!

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-07

After reading many forum questions and answers my vehicle problem is the GM5 module. This module controls a wide selection of electrical function on this car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-24

Tires

2 of 20 total reports mention: tires.

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Safety defect with low profile tires and wheels. (Nar)

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-17

Engine

2 of 20 total reports mention: engine.

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Keeps leaking engine oil even after multiple changes. (City street, chicago Illinois) stationary most of the time. Hasn't been moved since leaking oil. (Too worried)

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-16

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 BMW 330XI. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the vehicle independently decelerated to 30 MPH. The vehicle was merged slowly to the shoulder and the engine was turned off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-22

Visibility

1 of 20 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2009-04-08Defect petitionClosed 2009-08-06 Rear lamp illumination
  2. I
    2009-08-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-12-22 Rear lamp illumination
  3. I
    2009-12-18Engineering analysisClosed 2011-09-28 Rear Lamp Illumination
  4. R
    2012-02-15Exterior lighting11V438000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325I, 325XI, 330I, and 330XI vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2001, through March 1, 2005. Over time, resistance in the electrical contacts may…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on February 15, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

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  5. R
    2013-08-09Air bags13V172000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a…

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW intends to issue initial notifications to owners informing them of the safety defect in June 2013. Once replacement…

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  6. R
    2014-12-01Air bags14V428000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014.

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  7. R
    2016-08-19Air bags15V318000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016.

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  8. R
    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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Buy-smart checklist

2002 BMW 330XI — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V438000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 13V172000 · Air bags
  • Recall 14V428000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V318000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V018000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 BMW 330XI 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 2002 BMW 330XI?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 BMW 330XI have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.