2001 BMW 330XI Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 174,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 BMW 330XI, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 174,500 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.
“The brake lights in the tail light assembly have partially failed. One set of brake light bulbs, the dual filament bulbs no longer light when the brake pedal is pressed. The bulbs have been replaced and are in working order so it appears to be an issue with the wiring or the tail light assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #10554396, filed 2013-12, 162,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Bmw 330 xi. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the rear light warning on the instrument panel illuminated. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the tail lamp connector was melted. The contact stated that connector number three melted on both ends. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10748748, filed 2015-08, 187,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 330XI
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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