NHTSA Data Explorer

BMW 330Ci

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,353

Active records

Recalls

30

Active records

TSBs

241

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

2

Injuries

64

Crashes

50

Fires

39

Top reported issues — BMW 330Ci

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Safety restraint issue

487

Condition issue

378

Reporting mechanism

234

Lighting behavior

210

Operating state

210

Thermal issue

165

Access/entry issue

154

Engine behavior

84

Safety restraint behavior

80

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

60

Electrical issue

47

Fluid issue

42

Noise

36

Starting behavior

31

Steering behavior

29

Performance issue

28

Vibration/harshness

19

Recent change

16

Braking behavior

14

Smell

10

Driver assistance issue

9

Wiper/washer behavior

8

Ride/handling behavior

7

HVAC behavior

6

Powering on/off behavior

5

Infotainment behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2004 BMW 330I

Filed Jun 25, 2026


3 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2004 BMW 330. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the front center of the vehicle crashed into the front center of another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed. The contact stated that her and her husband both sustained injuries and sought medical attention; the contact stated that a piece of her nose detached, there was a gash on her knee and that she broke her hips, ribs, and one of her…

2001 BMW 330I

Filed Jan 28, 2026


-My infrastructure system management has been affected overtime—which covers electronic control units (ECUs), software, and network architecture—are driven by the need to manage increasing system complexity, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and electronic malfunctions. -My De-icing fluid management system-Has been affected by potential engine damage, reduced structural integrity, and risk of in-flight failure due to overheating. -My vehicle has been affected sense March 3, 2025 - Major Terminal…

2006 BMW 330I

Filed Aug 18, 2025


Fire

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 33I. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming into the interior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed fire coming from underneath the hood. The contact exited the vehicle. The contact stated he had to leave the vehicle abandoned for about a month. The contact stated the vehicle had been towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was then towed to the contact’s residence. The contact…

2001 BMW 330I

Filed Aug 5, 2025


The contact owns a 2001 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while attempting to drive into the driveway, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal however, the accelerator was inadvertently depressed. The engine revved up while depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact shifted into park to stop the vehicle and then engaged the parking brake after stopping the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…

2004 BMW 330CI

Filed Jun 5, 2025


Crash

The contact owns a 2004 BMW 330CI. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting to the reverse position, the engine began to rev very high, and the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and drove reverse into the side of the home. During the incident the vehicle the destroyed. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic but the cause of the failure was not determined and no repairs were performed.…

2004 BMW 330I

Filed Apr 29, 2025


Unknown

2006 BMW 330I

Filed Jan 7, 2025


I was getting ready to leave my home and both front airbags deployed on me, which also resulted in my windshield breaking. I did not hit anything with the vehicle. I then looked up the VIN and noticed the 2 open recalls one is for the airbags, I contacted BMW left the service manager numerous voicemails he never returned any of my calls. Then I contacted BMW North America, I got the vehicle towed to BMW of Carslbad just before Thanksgiving 2024 I just picked up my vehicle on January 6 2025 and…

2006 BMW 330I

Filed Oct 30, 2024


Rolled down back window it broke and didn’t go back up

2006 BMW 330I

Filed Jun 21, 2024


My airbag light is on. I checked the website, and realize that there is a recall for Takata airbags, however, when I input my VIN#, my vehicle does not show the active recall. There is an alert on the website that says DO NOT DRIVE....I cannot get any assistance from Takata when I call; they keep telling me that my car is not included. I don't believe it is safe to drive my car, and can't get any help.

2005 BMW 330CI

Filed Mar 11, 2024


The wires inside the headlight assembly have literally snapped rendering the headlight inoperable. I’ve repaired in places just for them to break where I haven’t repaired. Access is very difficult. On a longer trip I wouldn’t be able to repair on side of the road. It’s a manufacturing defect.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.