2005 BMW 330I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 18%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,885miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 BMW 330I, 18% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,885 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Dt: the contact drove over a pothole that was twelve inches in diameter, and both side curtain airbags on the driver's side deployed. The front passenger side tire went flat afterwards. The contact felt that the air bags should not have deployed. She was not concerned about the tire. She stated that the air bags caused her to have a headache and ring in ear. It was a loaner vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10140367, filed 2005-10, 8,885 miles“I have a 2005 330I Bmw and the seatbelt/airbag sensor have been lighting up. I took it to the Bmw dealership and they said that it is an internal error in the seatbelt sensor of the passenger side. I understand that this is a recall issue as stated by Bmw and I would like to have it repaired as soon as possible. The model production # is km42802.”
NHTSA complaint #10247211, filed 2008-10“Takata recall - we received a letter dated september 2016 about the recall of the passenger airbag and our car was included in the recall. It says your vehicle is also affected by a passenger airbag recall and we are pleased to inform you that we have the necessary parts to complete this recall . Prior to the letter ( august 26, 2016), this particular car had changed oil at pacific Bmw and checked the airbag and noted recall: performs recalls/ replace driver's airbag/ parts not available at this time/ unable to perform recall . …”
NHTSA complaint #10949315, filed 2017-02“Called about the recall for airbags they just blow me off. I have 2 kids 9 and 12 who rude w me and I'm worried about this problem. No one will give me rental!”
NHTSA complaint #10898320, filed 2016-08“The contact owns a 2005 Bmw 330I. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10760034, filed 2015-08Related recalls
- 20V018000Jan 15, 2020DO NOT DRIVEBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci…Covers: BMW 330I 2000–2005, 330CI 2000–2006, M3 2000–2006 +11 more
- 14V428000Jun 11, 2018DO NOT DRIVEBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes…Covers: BMW 330I 2001–2006, 325I 2001–2006, M3 2001–2006 +4 more
- 15V318000May 28, 2015DO NOT DRIVEBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006…Covers: BMW 330I 2002–2005, M3 2002–2006, 330CI 2002–2006 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10184591Nov 1, 2020SERVICE ACTION - HEAD AIR BAG HOLDER RETROFIT: A rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (ITS) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while…
- 10160287Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10160244Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10153726Jan 1, 2019Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- 10149558Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10154816Feb 1, 2018In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support…
- 10148100Jun 1, 2014Special Technical Campaign. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has urged vehicle manufacturers to conduct an investigation into air bags which may not…
- 10012498Jan 1, 2006Airbag warning light is illuminated, and fault code 71 (seat occupancy detector) is stored in mrs4rd. Bmw e83 (x3). Model year unknown.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2024 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 4 | 14% |
| 2020 | 5 | 9% |
| 2019 | 4 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 133 | 61% |
| 2005 | 5 | 18% |
| 2004 | 20 | 18% |
| 2003 | 24 | 31% |
| 2002 | 13 | 29% |
| 2001 | 35 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2005 BMW 330I
17 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 BMW 330I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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