2001 BMW 330CI Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,494miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2001 BMW 330CI, 4% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,494 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“2001 Bmw 330CI power steering assist fails Bmw has several that shaft breaks at any time any speed rendering the car inoperable impossible to steer especially people with arthritis(wife) ; reversing out of drive way 4 mpg.”
NHTSA complaint #10315558, filed 2010-03, 117,494 miles“While driving, the steering shaft failed causing consumer to lose control of vehicle and crash into a parked car. Dealer found the vehicle was bottomed out which caused the steering shaft to break/shatter, letter is written by clarence ditlow from the center of auto safety, consumers name was not given.”
NHTSA complaint #564992, filed 2002-04Related service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
- 10036979Jun 1, 2010Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
Steering: 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 cooling
5 complaintsEngine
4 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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