Bmw 330I brakes problems
39 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
812 owner complaints analyzed
39 distinct recall campaigns
82,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 456 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
39 of 812 complaints match this topic (4.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10087873 · 2004-08-13 (August 13, 2004)
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATED. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 23,750 miles reported. Look up ODI 10087873 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10467637 · 2012-07-25 (July 25, 2012)
MY 2001 BMW 330I IS EXPERIENCING TAIL LIGHT PROBLEMS. THE RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL LIGHT DOES NOT WORK AND WHEN ACTIVATING IT, IT BLINKS TWICE AS FAST ON THE FRONT AND SIDE MARKER. ON THE DISPLAY PANEL IT SHOWS THE REAR RIGHT SIGNAL IS OUT. THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT IS ALSO OUT. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW AT LEAST. THE CAR DISPLAY ON THE DASH INDICATES THAT THE REAR RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT IS OUT. I HAVE CHANGED EVERYBULB IN THE REAR OF THE CAR WHICH FIXED NOTHING. I THEN DISCONNECTED THE THE TAILIGHT CONNECTOR ON EACH SIDE TO…
Owner-reported narrative. 117,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10467637 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10493153 · 2013-01-16 (January 16, 2013)
DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS DEFECTIVE. NO BRAKE LIGHT, TAIL LIGHT OR TURN SIGNAL. GROUND WIRE IN CONNECTOR MELTED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10493153 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11024732 · 2017-09-20 (September 20, 2017)
VEHICLE WINDOW REGULATORS HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR PASSENGER AND DRIVERS WINDOWS (REGULATORS WERE CHEAP). DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED. PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS FAILING. PASSENGER HEADLIGHT FELL OUT. REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NEED CONSTANT REPAIR. IF ONE COMPLETELY FILLS UP THE GAS TANK, GAS FUMES WILL BE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. AIR CONDITIONING FAN NEEDED REPLACEMENT. WATER PUMP FAILED. INSTRUMENT PANEL NEEDED REPLACEMENT.
Owner-reported narrative. 152,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11024732 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11678561 · 2025-08-05 (August 5, 2025)
The contact owns a 2001 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while attempting to drive into the driveway, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal however, the accelerator was inadvertently depressed. The engine revved up while depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact shifted into park to stop the vehicle and then engaged the parking brake after stopping the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
Owner-reported narrative. 188,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11678561 at NHTSA ↗