2001 BMW 330CI Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 BMW 330CI, 6% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“2:00 pm I left greenwood village, co to go to a meeting at 49th and nome street. I arrived at my meeting in my Bmw at approximately at 2:30 with no problems or indications of problems. 4:00 pm I left the meeting. Then I smelled something with a distinct odor 4:08 pm I drove onto east bound I-70 and continued on I-70 until the ramp to southbound I-225, approximately one mile or so. I was going about 55 MPH and there was not much traffic at this time. My windows were rolled up and I had the radio on. I did not have any other electronic equipment on inside the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10319267, filed 2010-03, 65,000 miles“I was notified by a mechanic that my car's cooling system has a recall associated with it ... For several years I have had a problem with my car overheating and would simply put antifreeze in it and proceed. Well my cooling system finally died on jan 23, 2009 on me and my mechanic informed me that I am eligible to have my car repaired by the dealer since they had a recall several years ago for my car's make/model. I contacted Bmw to inquire about recall and citedfor them the issue that I am having as well as the recall numbers associated with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10256925, filed 2009-01“The contact owns a 2001 Bmw 330CI. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the cooling fan motor failed. The head gasket failed, which also caused the engine to fail. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 02v138000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). The manufacturer stated that they would not cover any damages to the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 82,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10238053, filed 2008-08, 82,000 miles“While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the vehicle stalled. The dealership is aware of the problem. The consumer states that the vehicle will occasionally stall while driving. (happens weekly) the consumer has taken the vehicle in for repairs, but they could not duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8019717, filed 2002-09“Auxiliary fan caught on fire afteril failure; this car was not part of the existing recall / recall needed to be expanded / this is a major safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #759397, filed 2002-03Related recalls
- 02V138000May 16, 2002On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor…Covers: BMW 330CI 2001, X5 2001, 330I 2001 +17 more
- 01V206000Jun 21, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the…Covers: BMW 330CI 2001, X5 2001, 330I 2001 +17 more
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 330CI
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW 330CI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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