2001 BMW 330XI Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2001 BMW 330XI, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Car had not been driven all day until evening when I drove car 4-5 miles to one residence, continued with passenger for another few miles to another residence, parked and turned off the car. Remained in car briefly while finishing a conversation when noticed gray/white smoke coming from under hood on passenger side of car. Got out of vehicle, called for help from resident. When use of 2 personal extinguishers didn't help, called fire department who responded and put out the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10562146, filed 2014-01, 135,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 330XI
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW 330XI
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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