Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 BMW 330XI
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 BMW 330XI has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V018000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V428000 Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V318000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V172000 Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V438000 REAR LAMPS IN BODY PANEL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Of the 20 complaints on file, 3 report a fire; across all 20 complaints, owners report 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
This 2002 BMW 330XI has a below-average reliability rating due to a moderate number of complaints and five recalls, mainly related to airbag issues. With 20 total complaints, air bags are the most frequently mentioned problem. Though the evidence is somewhat limited, it suggests ongoing issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
| Engine | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and service
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotations
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical malfunctions
- Engine overheating
- Unusual tire wear
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 BMW 330XI at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.