2002 BMW 330CI Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2002 BMW 330CI, 4% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Car was driven daily. Parked in garage at 6:30pm. At 7:20am the following day it was noticed that a white vapor/smoke was coming from the front grill of the Bmw 330CI. The car had not been started since being parked the evening before. Within minutes, the white vapor turned into heavy black smoke and the entire engine compartment became engulfed in flames. (flames were visible from beneath the car as it was parked in a garage) the fire department was called at the first notice of vapor and firemen arrived 12 - 18 min. Later, at which time the fire was fully engaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #10463253, filed 2012-06, 110,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 330CI
27 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW 330CI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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