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2001 BMW 330i Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 BMW 330i has 13 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 BMW 330i

Airbags
35
Powertrain
22
Electrical
13
Other
7
Engine
7
Visibility
6
Suspension
5
Lights
5
Speed Control
4
Tires
4
Structure
4
Fuel System
4

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2001 BMW 330I. The contact stated that an indicator light had appeared on the ins...
Jun 1, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY THE DRIVERS SIDE DOORS WOULD OPEN...
Jan 20, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP...
Sep 19, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, ALL OF THE DOORS LOC...
Jun 1, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE THREE PASSENGER DOORS ON MY 4 DOOR CAR WILL NOT UNLOCK USING EITHER THE KEY FOB OR THE CENTER CO...
Jan 20, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYI'VE REPLACED THE WINDOW REGULATORS IN MY CAR SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE MATERIAL BEING CHEAP. THE GEA...
Apr 13, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHERE IS A CURRENT RECALL FOR 2002-2005 BMW (VARIOUS MODELS) REGARDING THE REAR LIGHTS. WE ARE EXPE...
Jun 22, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY DOORS WILL LOCK BUT NOT UNLOCK. I CANNOT UNLOCK THEM WITH MY KEY FOB, CENTER CONSOLE, OR WITH THE...
Jan 1, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYBMW 3 SERIES (E36-E46) 1991-2005 WINDOW REGULATORS BREAK CONSTANTLY. *TR
Apr 8, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESBMW 2001 330I SEDAN (4 DOORS). DOOR LOCKS ARE UNRESPONSIVE DURING HOT DAYS. I LIVE IN ORLANDO FLORI...
Jan 10, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSI WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SCHOOL, ABOUT 30-35 MPH WHEN I HIT A POT HOLE. THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I ...
Jul 1, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESUNABLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK CAR DOORS. DEALER STATES THE GMV COMPUTER MODULE HAS FAILED AND THERE IS ...
Mar 2, 2003ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDME CONTROL UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, BECAUSE SOME HOW LIQUID GOT INTO IT, EVEN THOUGH BMW SEALED T...

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