BMW 330I key fob problems

Filed Jan 10, 2023 · Electrical · TX

All door lock actuators (including the fuel cap door cover) stopped working after driving the vehicle. The passenger and both rear doors were able to open via the inside door handle, but the driver side door could not be unlocked via the key fob, console lock button, or manually pulling the inside door handle. The fuel cap door cover could only be opened via the emergency release pull in the trunk. After inspecting the fuse box, I found that fuse 57a was blown. I replaced the fuse and the locking mechanisms started functioning again. weeks later the same issue occurred, only replacing the fuses remedied the problem for only a day or two. The fact that the driver's side door could not be opened by ANY means from inside or outside the vehicle poses a severe safety risk in situations where the driver of the car needs to exit the vehicle themself or be evacuated carefully in the event of injury. There are NO warnings, messages or warning signs before this occurs. This appears to be a common issue on my model and others, originating from issues with the door lock actuators. BMW even has a service information bulletin about it: "SI B51 19 07". The fact that the driver-side door can spontaneously become unopenable from inside or outside while the driver is in the car is a HUGE safety risk.

Filed Apr 2, 2020 · Electrical · NC

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.

Filed Dec 12, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 140,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw 330i. The contact stated that only the drivers side doors would open from inside or outside the vehicle using the key fob. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. *tt*jb consumer stated front passenger and rear doors will not open from inside and outside.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · 150,000 miles · AL

Vehicle door locks do not properly function; I.e will not unlock by key fob. I have experienced this before and upon researching the incident, I determined this is a common fault by the manufacturer. Door will also remain locked while pushing the door unlock button located inside the vehicle. Doors will also remain locked when engaging the door handle from the inside (engaging door handle from the inside is supposed to unlock that door). This type of fault raises major safety concerns.

Filed Jun 6, 2015 · Electrical · GA

The three passenger doors on my 4 door car will not unlock using either the key fob or the center console door lock button. I only have a manual door lock key hole on my driver door. So the only door that will unlock and open is the driver door. This is because of a faulty gm5 module. Its a very regular thing on bmws and I cant believe it hasnt been recalled already. If there is an emergency, an accident or car goes into a body of water, the passengers in the vehicle will be stuck and will not be able to get out. Emergency services would not be able to get the doors open if need be without using the jaws of life to cut them off when they should simply be able to pull the door handles. The doors will not unlock at all. I have tried everything. Reading online, this is a huge issue with bmws and the dealership charges $750+ to fix it. Luckily, there is someone online that will repair the modules for a fraction of that but with this being an on going issue with most model bmws, there should be something done about it. I am sending mine off to get repaired because I want my door locks operating properly just in case there is an emergency. Can we do something about this though?

Filed Mar 30, 2015 · Body · 117,331 miles · TX

When stopped after driving, I attempted to exit the vehicle from the driver side door. The door would not open. The door was unlocked. I crawled out the passenger side. I tried to open the door from the outside. Same result. The driver side door now does not open by any means. Diver side door will not open utilizing key fob, from the inside and from the outside of the vehicle. From reading online posts, it seems to be an issue with others in different combinations. It could be the door handle cable or door actuator. Regardless, this is a dangerous situation, due to the fact that if the driver needed to exit the car immediately, driver would not be able to do so.

Filed Feb 6, 2013 · Locks · 91,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that a passenger became locked in the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and locked the doors using the automatic key fob however, the passenger was then unable to unlock and exit the vehicle using the manual door lock. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 91,000. Updated 04/03/13*lj the consumer no longer owns this vehicle. The consumer stated a mechanic advised this is how the vehicle protects itself from theft in the event someone breaks the window. Updated 04/19/2013

Filed Nov 26, 2012 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · GA

My doors will lock but not unlock. I cannot unlock them with my key fob, center console, or with the door handles. Right now the only two doors that will open are my drivers and drivers rear door. I can only unlock the drivers rear by the inside door handles. Passengers have to climb in the drivers side or window.

Filed Apr 30, 2012 · Locks · 115,321 miles · CA

Driver side door lock will not unlock with center console door lock, nor the key fob. Can only be unlocked via manual key.

Filed Feb 4, 2012 · Steering · 45,000 miles · IL

Steering wheel lock is on which prevents the car from starting even after moving the steering wheel and inserting/removing the key fob in the key slot. This is a known issue and as well as a safety issue. Numerous people from bmw forums have reported the same problem and bmw won't do anything about it.