Bmw 330xi 2001
Model 330xi made in 2001 by Bmw got 24 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, steering. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling . The car has one 3.0 engine.
Model 2001
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 20/27/23 | 22,0000/34,9000/26,3894 | Premium | 1011 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 3.0 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | R | 17/25/20 | 19,3747/31,6921/23,4815 | Premium | 1162 | COMPACT CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V206000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 02/01/2001 to 05/14/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 76469 | 09/28/2001 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/21/2001 | 07/02/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. in addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fan. owner notification began september 28, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 02V138000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | V (Vehicle) | 1550 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 05/16/2002 | 05/20/2002 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. in addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fan. owner notification began september 28, 2001. this is a supplement to a recall that began during september 2001 (see recall campaign 01v206). owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 88000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was hit by another driver running a red light. the other driver centered on the driver's side front wheel but damaged the driver's side door and windshield. the driver's door airbag deployed. the driver's side airbag partially deployed. we could see hit hanging from the rear pillar to the front pillar but it was still tubular shaped and did not prevent the driver from hitting her head on the side of the car. the car was totaled. the front panel was compressed all the way to the engine compartment. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 88000 | ||
| Vehicle was hit by another driver running a red light. the other driver centered on the driver's side front wheel but damaged the driver's side door and windshield. the driver's door airbag deployed. the driver's side airbag partially deployed. we could see hit hanging from the rear pillar to the front pillar but it was still tubular shaped and did not prevent the driver from hitting her head on the side of the car. the car was totaled. the front panel was compressed all the way to the engine compartment. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 06/30/2011 | 169000 | ||
| The secondary cooling fan failed causing the expansion tank on our 2001 bmw 330xi split causing the engine to overheat. we replaced the expansion tank and many related parts including thermostat. no warning lights came on. we believe this failure is close to, but not the same as, the fan failure that you reported on may 16, 2002. (02v138000 , 01v206000 ) | |||
| 02/12/2010 | 48000 | ||
| The expansion tank on our 2001 bmw 330xi split causing the engine to fail. the vehicle had less than 48,000 miles of use. we replaced the engine and many related parts including the expansion tank and radiator. no warning lights came on until after the engine overheated and the car was in the dealer's repair shop. we believe this failure is close to, but not the same as, the fan failure that you reported on may 16, 2002. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 88000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was hit by another driver running a red light. the other driver centered on the driver's side front wheel but damaged the driver's side door and windshield. the driver's door airbag deployed. the driver's side airbag partially deployed. we could see hit hanging from the rear pillar to the front pillar but it was still tubular shaped and did not prevent the driver from hitting her head on the side of the car. the car was totaled. the front panel was compressed all the way to the engine compartment. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 88000 | ||
| Vehicle was hit by another driver running a red light. the other driver centered on the driver's side front wheel but damaged the driver's side door and windshield. the driver's door airbag deployed. the driver's side airbag partially deployed. we could see hit hanging from the rear pillar to the front pillar but it was still tubular shaped and did not prevent the driver from hitting her head on the side of the car. the car was totaled. the front panel was compressed all the way to the engine compartment. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/01/2003 | 43000 | 2 | 01/15/2001 |
| In snowy conditions the anti-lockbrakes failed, causing vehicle to skid. *ak the tires had 1/2 tread life. the dealer blamed the tires. (tire, anti-lock brakes, and or awd was the problem) *sc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 88000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was hit by another driver running a red light. the other driver centered on the driver's side front wheel but damaged the driver's side door and windshield. the driver's door airbag deployed. the driver's side airbag partially deployed. we could see hit hanging from the rear pillar to the front pillar but it was still tubular shaped and did not prevent the driver from hitting her head on the side of the car. the car was totaled. the front panel was compressed all the way to the engine compartment. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 88000 | ||
| Vehicle was hit by another driver running a red light. the other driver centered on the driver's side front wheel but damaged the driver's side door and windshield. the driver's door airbag deployed. the driver's side airbag partially deployed. we could see hit hanging from the rear pillar to the front pillar but it was still tubular shaped and did not prevent the driver from hitting her head on the side of the car. the car was totaled. the front panel was compressed all the way to the engine compartment. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 50000 | 1 | 07/01/2004 |
| 2001 - 330xi - 50000 miles, rear subframe torn out on left side, right side cracked! *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 12/01/2003 | 43000 | 2 | 01/15/2001 |
| In snowy conditions the anti-lockbrakes failed, causing vehicle to skid. *ak the tires had 1/2 tread life. the dealer blamed the tires. (tire, anti-lock brakes, and or awd was the problem) *sc | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 07/30/2004 | 22115 | 4 | 10/11/2000 |
| On four separate occasions, while driving on new jersey roads (two times on major roads) my vehicle struck a pot hole and the inside portion of the rim bent. i have replaced the rims with aftermarket aluminum alloy rims. according to wheel collision experts of allentown pa. bmw rims are there biggest customer. i have been driving in n.j. for 31 years and these are my first rim failures. i still have three rims available for inspection. these failures occured with only 22,000 miles on the car.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | NORWOOD | BMW GALLERY NORWOOD | ||
| NJ | LEBANON | 08810 | HUNTERDON BMW | 908-236-6302 |
| NY | MOUNT KISCO | 10549 | ENDURANCE MOTOR CARS | 914 666 5181 |