1999 BMW 330I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 BMW 330I
The 1999 BMW 330I has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 1999 BMW 330I
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1999 BMW 330I, potentially affecting up to 78,696 vehicles.
Recall 21V401000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 4,511 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851,...
Consequence: The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 19V853000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 74,185 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI...
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW notified owners, and Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 BMW 330I
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 BMW 330I.
Safety Rating for the 1999 BMW 330I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 BMW 330I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 BMW 330I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 BMW 330I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
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) without changing any climate control settings. A...
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 BMW 330I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 330I
- 1999 BMW 330I (current)
- 2000 BMW 330I — 0 complaints
- 2001 BMW 330I — 159 complaints
- 2002 BMW 330I — 57 complaints
- 2003 BMW 330I — 92 complaints
- 2004 BMW 330I — 138 complaints