2002 BMW 330iBmw 330i 2002

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2002 BMW 330i, manufacturered by Bmw Manufacturer Corporation / Bmw North America.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Compact Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMW3MW 3MW WBX WBA Premium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
17 - 18 MPG25 - 27 MPG403.95 - 444.35 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2002 BMW 330i?
     - The 2002 BMW 330i has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 - 18 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 25 - 27 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 2002 BMW 330i?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 2002 BMW 330i can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2002 BMW 330i?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2002 BMW 330i is $3300.
  • Where is the 2002 BMW 330i produced?
     - The 2002 BMW 330i is produced in Munich Sc, Germany.
  • Are there recalls for the 2002 BMW 330i?
     - There are 7 recall(s) for the 2002 BMW 330i, additional information is below.
  • How much horsepower does the 2002 BMW 330i have?
     - The 2002 BMW 330i has 225 horsepower.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 3L 6 cylinder 5-speed automatic
  • 3L 6 cylinder 5-speed manual
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 160285 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 105880 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 104894 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.

  • Recall 96179 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.

  • Recall 71040 [USA]: Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions. this could cause a vehicle crash without warning.

  • Recall 46759 [USA]: Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 2736 [USA]: This could affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 330i

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details3MODE
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.8755
    City mpg for fuel type 1,17
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3300
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,25
    Vehicle record id17503
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)11
    Model name (carline)330i
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)91
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 121.3435
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 134.7183
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details3MODE
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 330i

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 113.5232
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3000
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,27
    Vehicle record id17504
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)11
    Model name (carline)330i
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)91
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 123.1
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 138.1
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B510819 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • B662419 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
  • B610120 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.
  • SIB662419 - EQUIPMENT: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: opening, closing and starting via the bmw digital key or the digi
  • SIB640921 - EQUIPMENT: On these plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (phev), the air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a standstill. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees fahrenheit or more (38 f to 60 f+; 3 to 15+ celsius)
  • SIB640521 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS: A rattling/droning noise is heard in the vehicle interior when the air conditioning (ac) is activated. Vibrations are felt in the driver's footwell.
  • SIB510822 - STRUCTURE: Whistling noise is heard coming from the front bumper while driving at highway speeds.
  • SIB360222 - TIRES: Starting mid-may 2022, the qr code on the tite sidewalls of pirelli tires has been omitted due to patent reasons.
  • B340414 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree
  • B651820 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Service action - head air bag holder retrofit: a rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (its) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while driving on an uneven roadway.
  • B013118 - AIR BAGS: Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
  • B013118 - AIR BAGS: Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
  • B080119 - AIR BAGS: In an effort to improve the completion rate on takata air bag recall affected vehicles; bmw na has expanded the bmw ultimate rewards platform to include a new recall support page. This page will allow irfs to check their customers vins for
  • B011618 - AIR BAGS: Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
  • 120913 - EQUIPMENT: State inspection and emission (i/m) test fails due to an invalid vin number. The customer of an affected vehicle may fail to pass an i/m test due to a non-compliant 17digit vehicle identification number (vin) stored in the dme (digital moto
  • B011718 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?S side airbag modules, bmw of north america, llc (?Bmw na?) will provide a customer support program as outlined in the takata settlement customer support program overview attachment. This ?Co
  • B011618 - AIR BAGS: For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?S side airbag modules, bmw of north america, llc (?Bmw na?) will provide a customer support program as outlined in the takata settlement customer support program overview attachment. This ?Comp
  • 340414 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles. Information 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less tha
  • 651414 - AIR BAGS: Special technical campaign. The national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has urged vehicle manufacturers to conduct an investigation into air bags which may not deploy correctly. Bmw is cooperating with this request. Takata is
  • B340414 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles this service information bulletin supersedes si 34 04 14 dated december 2014. Designates changes to the bulletin. Information 1.Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses d
  • SIB-63-02-01 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
  • SIB-32-04-07 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM: Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm
  • SIB-16-02-09 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
Known Recall Investigations
  • Rear lamp illumination investigation # EA09019

    In a letter submitted to the office of defects investigation (odi) dated august25, 2011, bmwindicated that it will conduct a voluntary recall campaign to remedy the subject vehicles.The issue involves the rear lamps in the vehicles body panel.Through normal vehicle use over time, the rear lamps ground wiring and associated 8-pin connector can experience an increase of the resistance at the electrical contact points.This can lead to intermittent or permanent loss of the rear lamp functions which include tail, brake, and turn signal operation.The recall consists of modifying the rear lamps in the vehicles body panel by adding a secondary ground connection in parallel to the existing primary ground connection.An 8-pin connector that attaches the primary ground wiring to the rear lamp assembly will also be inspected and replaced if necessary.Bmw will complete dealer notification in september 2011 and will begin owner notification in october 2011.All 3 series sedans (except for the m3 sedan which utilized a different rear lamp assembly) that were built between september 1, 2001 and march 1, 2005 are included in this recall, totalling approximately 241,000 vehicles.The action taken by bmw is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.

  • Rear lamp illumination investigation # PE09036

    There is no summary currently available

NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Air Bag Loc Front1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Body ClassSedan/Saloon
DisplacementCC3000
DisplacementCI181.8
DisplacementL3
Doors4
Engine Cylinders6
EngineHP225
EngineKW167.7825
Engine ManufacturerBMW-AG
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
MakeBMW
MakeID452
ManufacturerBMW AG
Manufacturer Id966
Model330i
ModelID2777
Model Year2002
NCSA Body Type4-door sedan, hardtop
NCSA MakeBMW
NCSA Model3-series
Other Restraint System InfoDriver and Passenger Dual-stage Advanced Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Plant CityMUNICH
Plant CountryGERMANY
Seat Belts AllManual
Series3
VINWBAEV53432KM01887
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20200402

Having a problem with my gm5 module which controls locking/ unlocking doors, windshield wipers and interior lights. Got stranded today because i could not unlock my car. The key fob wouldn't unlock it and even using the key in the door didnt work. This is a big safety problem.

NoNoN NoneNone20200401

Having a problem with my gm5 module which controls locking/ unlocking doors, windshield wipers and interior lights. Got stranded today because i could not unlock my car. The key fob wouldn't unlock it and even using the key in the door didnt work. This is a big safety problem.

NoNoN NoneNone20190929

The car's windows do not open or close all 4 of them are not working also this powering steering is hard and the power steering is not working.

CrashNoY NoneNone20190310

Loss of power the battery dies quick and alarm system goes off randomly and the car has lost acceleration air bag needs replaced and the car makes noises

CrashNoY NoneNone20190309

Loss of power the battery dies quick and alarm system goes off randomly and the car has lost acceleration air bag needs replaced and the car makes noises

NoFireN NoneNone20171001

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw 330i. While the vehicle was parked, the contact was advised that the front passenger side caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire and called the fire department. The contact was unsure if a fire report was filed, but stated that the fire department advised that a fault in the wiring harness may have caused the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20161212

"takata recall" dealer has failed to replace airbag.

NoNoN NoneNone20160827

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.

NoNoN NoneNone20160731

Takata recall. My 14 year-old bmw's driver's side airbag has still not been replaced (recalled 05/27/2015)

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Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • P0741 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off
  • P0900 [1] Clutch Actuator Circuit/Open
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
WBAEV53452KM174922002330iMUNICH , GERMANY
WBAEV53482KM222792002330iMUNICH , GERMANY
WBAEV53442KM206882002330iMUNICH , GERMANY
WBAEV53432KM166472002330iMUNICH , GERMANY
WBAEV53432KM018872002330iMUNICH , GERMANY
WBAEV534X2KM227362002330iMUNICH , GERMANY

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