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WBABN53461J••••••2001 Bmw 330CI
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2001 Bmw 330CI build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
73on the model
29builds in total
Most reportedFuel System 2Gasoline 2Fuel/propulsion System 2Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsSep 2014
The contact owns a 2001 bmw 330ci. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V428000 (air bags) and indicated that the dealer was unable to determine when the part would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and was unable to determine when…
Fuel SystemMay 2013
Fuel tank retaining strap bracket broke free from under body leaving the tank hanging from the car on the passenger side. This is the second time this has happened
Fuel/propulsion SystemOct 2012
I went over a small speed bump while driving on a parking lot. Immediately after I started hearing this metallic rubbing noise as if I was dragging something behind a car. I stopped and inspected the underside & found a metal strip hanging & dragging on the pavement right next…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJun 2012
While exiting the freeway at near freeway speeds, I heard a sudden thump, then the sound of something dragging on the ground beneath the car. I pulled over into a parking lot. Further inspection revealed that the 4 tiny spot welds and epoxy that fixes the passenger side fuel…
Fuel SystemMay 2010
Car bmw 2001 330 ci- my gas tank strap broke off on the passenger side and starting dragging on the ground, creating a loud scraping noise. I immediately went to a shop specializing in bmw's, they said they just fixed one of these last week. The are custom welding on a brace for…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WBABN53461JU32767 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.