2002 BMW 330I air bags problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2002 BMW 330I — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Takata recall I received a notice that my driver's side airbag was to be replaced under the takata recall in june 2015. I have made over a dozen requests with my local bmw dealer to have the recall performed but each time I have been told there are no airbags available. My complaint is that I drive…”
filed Oct 28, 2016
“Takata recall - I have called all the bmw centers in my local area and none have been able to replace the drivers side airbag. They have no clue when and act as if it is not a real safety issue.”
filed Aug 30, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term…Campaign 20V018000 · Jan 15, 2020
- Air BagsCampaign 14V428000 · Jun 11, 2018
- Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with…Campaign 15V318000 · May 28, 2015
- Air BagsCampaign 13V172000 · May 2, 2013
Air Bags problems in other 330I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 330I | 4 | 14% |
| 2020 330I | 5 | 10% |
| 2019 330I | 4 | 10% |
| 2017 330I | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 330I | 133 | 61% |
| 2005 330I | 5 | 18% |
| 2004 330I | 20 | 18% |
| 2003 330I | 24 | 31% |
| 2001 330I | 35 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.