2001 BMW 3 Series problems by component
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW 3 Series, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 22% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 22% | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 17% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 11% | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 8% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 8% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 6% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 6% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.