2001 BMW 330I visibility problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2001 BMW 330I — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw 330i. While driving approximately 50 mph, smoke appeared from the air conditioning vents. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road where it burst into flames. A local fire department was called to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. There…”
filed Dec 4, 2017
“I've replaced the window regulators in my car several times due to the material being cheap. The gears wear out and/or break apart. Each time it's between $150 and $300 to repair. The window stops half-way down and can't be moved. This presents issues with safety during inclement weather and makes…”
filed Jan 20, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2024
Visibility problems in other 330I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 330I | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 330I | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 330I | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 330I | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 330I | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 BMW 330I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.