Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 BMW 330Ci has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.
8
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
02V138000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN...
01V206000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAIL...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2018 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE SPARK PLUGS AND COILS THAT WHERE INSTALLED IN MY BMW AT THE BMW SERVICE CENTER DID NOT WORK PRO... |
| Aug 1, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 330CI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLANT FAN MALFUNCTIONED AND AS ... |
| May 13, 2010 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. IN ADDITI... |
| Mar 4, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2:00 PM I LEFT GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO TO GO TO A MEETING AT 49TH AND NOME STREET. I ARRIVED AT MY M... |
| Jan 23, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I WAS NOTIFIED BY A MECHANIC THAT MY CAR'S COOLING SYSTEM HAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH IT ... FOR SE... |
| Aug 1, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 330CI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE COOLING FAN MOTOR FAI... |
| Jun 1, 2002 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWA... |
| Mar 15, 2002 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | AUXILIARY FAN CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTERIL FAILURE; THIS CAR WAS NOT PART OF THE EXISTING RECALL / RECALL ... |