BMW 330XI years to avoid
More than twice the 330XI's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW 330XI years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 330XI complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 330XI problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags104
- Electrical31
- Engine18
- Seat belts16
- Lights12
- Seats10
- Tires9
- Steering9
- Body5
- Visibility4
- Suspension3
- Locks3
BMW 330XI problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 12 | 104 | Airbags | 101,000 | 6 | 0 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 74 | 12 | Airbags | 97,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 74 | 13 | Airbags | 108,500 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 54 | 33 | Airbags | 106,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 66 | 20 | Airbags | 82,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 73 | 11 | Engine | 88,000 | 5 | 1 |
Recalls 14
Questions about the BMW 330XI
What years of the BMW 330XI should you avoid?
2006. It has more than twice the BMW 330XI's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 104, mostly about airbags and electrical.
What is the best year for a used BMW 330XI?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 330XI?
Airbags, with 104 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (31) and engine (18).
How many recalls does the BMW 330XI have?
14 recalls between 2001 and 2006. The 2006 model year has the most, with 6.
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