2005 BMW 330I Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2005 BMW 330I, 4% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 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.
“While accelerating, the entire car shakes violently between 20-30 MPH. This does not occur at any other speed and is more pronounce going uphill than down. Brought the car in and was told it was a broken engine mount. This same problem was repaired 2 years ago (june 2013) for the exact same thing. This should not be a reoccuring issue. Repair was not made and car is currently parked as car may cause serious accident in city driving with multiple stops and starts.”
NHTSA complaint #10734098, filed 2015-07, 130,000 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 2005 BMW 330I
17 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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