2004 BMW 330CI Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,630miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 BMW 330CI, 5% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,630 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 my 2004 Bmw 330CI when suddenly without any warning my engine stopped working, which resulted in no engine power, no power brakes and no power steering. It was a very dangerous situation. It was towed to the nearest Bmw dealer where the fuel pump was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10303001, filed 2010-01, 91,261 miles“I was driving on the insterstate and the car lost power and would not start. The car was towed to the dealership and required a new fuel pump which cost $1,135.13. Prior to the problem, the gas mileage decreased although the car had been tuned up by the same dealer. The car had approximately 122,000 miles. A request was made to return the old part.”
NHTSA complaint #10381165, filed 2011-02, 122,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Bmw 330CI. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began loosing power and the fuel gauge read empty; although there was fuel in the vehicle. He was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer replaced the fuel pump at the owners expense for $967.30. The failure and the current mileages were 91,261.”
NHTSA complaint #10302166, filed 2010-01, 91,261 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Bmw 330CI. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine stalled and the entire instrument panel illuminated. The contact had to coast the vehicle onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The similar failure occurred twice. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10456649, filed 2012-04, 110,000 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 2004 BMW 330CI
31 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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