"How reliable is the 2002 Bmw 330Xi?"

"Based on 20 NHTSA complaints, the 2002 Bmw 330Xi has a median complaint mileage of 82000 miles. The most common issue is AIR BAGS."

"What are common problems with the 2002 Bmw 330Xi?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Bmw 330Xi is AIR BAGS, accounting for a significant portion of the 20 total complaints filed."

2002 Bmw 330Xi: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 20 complaints

Total Complaints

82,000mi

Median Mileage

AIR BAGS

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

57,500 25th Percentile

82,000 Median Mileage

132,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TIRES

ENGINE

SEATS

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

SUSPENSION:REAR

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"SAFETY DEFECT WITH LOW PROFILE TIRES AND WHEELS. (NAR) *MR *LA *CB"

"PASSENGER SEAT HEATER BURNING THROUGH LEATHER SEAT COVER INTO MY PANTS AND BURNING THE UNDERSIDE OF MY THIGH. THERE WAS VISIBLE SMOKE AND A VERY STRONG BURNING SMELL. *TR"

"MY SON PARKED HIS 2002 BMW 330XI IN A PARKING LOT EARLY AM TO SLEEP. IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN APPROXIMATELY ONE AND A HALF HOURS WHILE IDLING, KILLING HIM. HE WAS LAYING DOWN IN FRONT SEATS. EVENT WAS CAUGHT ON SURVEILLANCE CAMERA, NO FOUL PLAY WAS DETECTED. CLAIMED TO BE "ACCIDENTAL FIRE" BY POLIC..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28