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2003 BMW 330CI Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
11%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
69,003miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 BMW 330CI, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,003 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.

“The contact stated there was a temperature sensor under the right side of the front bumper. When pulling into parking spaces with a concrete parking block, the sensor would come in contact with the concrete block. The contact also indicated that the bumper was too low to the ground putting the temperature sensor at risk of damage. Updated 10/4/2006 -”

NHTSA complaint #10167243, filed 2006-09, 20,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200613%
200539%
200423%
2003211%
200179%

Other parts of the 2003 BMW 330CI

Air bags
9 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology