2002 BMW 330CI Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 BMW 330CI, 4% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,300 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.
“I was driving on an expressway approx. 55 MPH when the car stalled. Turned off ignition and restarted car. I could only drive 30 MPH and took the car to the dealer. The car has only 26,000 miles. I was told the wiring harness and throttle body had to be replaced at a cost of $ 1700.00 but the warranty was up last year. There was TSB issued in 2003. Why weren't the owners told about this?”
NHTSA complaint #10197111, filed 2007-07, 2,600 miles“Three of the six fuel injectors started leaking at the body/wiring terminals. One injector was leaking enough to witness a frequent drip (approximately one drop/second) from the body, and the other two were visibly wet (have video of this, as well). Leak occurred any time the fuel rail was pressurized or the vehicle was in operation. Smell of fuel both inside and outside the vehicle were what prompted inspection. Issue was solved by replacing all three leaky injectors with new ones (no issue for about six months now). …”
NHTSA complaint #10609995, filed 2014-07, 138,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 330CI
27 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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