2002 BMW 330I Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2002 BMW 330I, 2% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Loss of power the battery dies quick and alarm system goes off randomly and the car has lost acceleration air bag needs replaced and the car makes noises”
NHTSA complaint #11389154, filed 2021-01, 120,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 8 | 28% |
| 2020 | 19 | 36% |
| 2019 | 9 | 22% |
| 2018 | 12 | 38% |
| 2017 | 20 | 48% |
| 2006 | 16 | 7% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 330I
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW 330I
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.
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