2001 BMW 330I Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 BMW 330I, 3% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“Bmw 330I 2001 has lock and unlocking problem. My mother in-law who is hold has to climb to get out. I found out researching in the internet that it's a common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10379506, filed 2011-01, 145,000 miles“Unable to manually unlock car doors. Dealer states the gmv computer module has failed and there is no manual override to allow doors to be opened. This situation present a safety hazard for all passengers.”
NHTSA complaint #10275630, filed 2009-07, 45,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 330I
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW 330I
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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