2002 BMW 330CI Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2002 BMW 330CI, 7% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,250 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.
“The driver's side seat, an electric sport seat upgrade, will no longer move forward or reverse. The seat will still recline but cannot be adjusted for proper leg room. The mileage was 99,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10465958, filed 2012-07, 99,500 miles“My car had been sitting across the street from my house for about 3 weeks after i had gotten it back from the body shop. It had been hit on the drivers side by a drunk driver when parked in front of my house. He took out six cars in a row. Heard a loud noise about 2 am - looked out the window and saw nothing. But then the fire trucks showed up after someone called them when they heard the bang. according to the firemen, it was probably caused by an electrical fire even though there were no visible flames. …”
NHTSA complaint #11575204, filed 2024-03“The contact owns 2002 Bmw 330CI. The drivers seat was an electric sport seat and no longer goes moved forward and backwards. The contact stated that the seat would recline, but he could not adjust it for the proper leg room. The vehicle had not been inspected when the complaint was filed. The failure and current mileages were 135000.”
NHTSA complaint #10342288, filed 2010-07, 135,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 330CI
27 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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