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2002 BMW 330I vs 2004 BMW 330I

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2002 BMW 330I2004 BMW 330I
NHTSA complaints45113
Recall campaigns64
Service bulletins (TSBs)2325
Investigations36
Crash reports35
Fire reports14
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2220–21
Median reported mileage83,000 mi99,480 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentBMW 330IBMW 330I
Exterior Lighting1083
Air Bags1320
Electrical System710
Visibility/wiper07
Engine and Engine Cooling23
Visibility14
Equipment40
Power Train40

Symptoms owners describe

Electrical failures50
Stalling07

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.