Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2002 BMW 330 peaked in 2017, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model yearDo not drive
2002 BMW 330
Convertible, gasoline. Owner complaints on file from Oct 28, 2017 to Oct 28, 2017.
Recall campaigns covering this model year2234k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2002 convertible
Severity index0.02002 convertibles average 14.4
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2002 BMW 330 name airbags
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2002 BMW 330
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-698 | Oct 2, 2019 | This recall affects certain vehicles that may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle…Do not drive | Airbags | 3,924 | Part replacement |
| 17V-047 | Jan 20, 2017 | These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating…Do not drive | Airbags | 230,117 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2002 BMW 330
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Oct 28, 2017Failure Oct 5, 2017Jonesboro, GAAir bags
I'VE GOTTEN NOTICE'S IN THE PAST ABOUT MY AIR BAGS, AND EACH TIME I HAVE TRIED TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO GET THIS MATTER TAKEN CARE OF I'VE NEVER GOTTEN AN RESPONSE.HOW CAN I GET THIS MATTER TAKEN CARE OF WHEN I CAN'T GET CONFIRMATION OF SERVICE AVAILABLE OR LOANER VEHICLE IF IT IS GOING TO TAKE MORE THAN AN FEW HOUR'S. MY SRS LIGHT STAYS ON AT ALL TIMES
NHTSA complaint 11040709
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. - SIB511318 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Any or all of these conditions may be present: A. The exterior rearview mirror glass is discolored or cracked B. The power windows and folding mirrors may not operate C. One or more of the following LIN bus faults are stored in the BDC (Body Domain Control… - SIB510822 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Whistling noise is heard coming from the front bumper while driving at highway speeds.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.