2001 BMW 3 Series Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2001 BMW 3 Series, 6% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,700 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving about 70 MPH in a straight line on the highway, the dynamic stability control light turned on and the car jerked and stuttered almost as if it was braking on its own or locking up. This occurred twice today and is a significant safety issue as it was unexpected and could have LED to a loss of control, while driving at a significant speed on the interstate. Bmw should have to do something about whatever is causing this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11122431, filed 2018-08, 116,700 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 3 Series
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW 3 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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