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2002 BMW 330XI Seats Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 20 total for the year
Median mileage
63,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2002 BMW 330XI, 5% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 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.

“Passenger seat heater burning through leather seat cover into my pants and burning the underside of my thigh. There was visible smoke and a very strong burning smell.”

NHTSA complaint #10257202, filed 2009-02, 63,000 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200688%
200313%
200215%

Other parts of the 2002 BMW 330XI

Air bags
8 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW 330XI

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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