CarRecallWatchThe 2004 BMW 330i has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (88 reports).
2004 BMW 330i recalls
Passenger airbag may explode and send metal shrapnel into occupants
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these BMW vehicles can degrade over time, especially after long exposure to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature changes.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger side frontal airbag may build up excessive internal pressure when it deploys, which could cause the inflator to rupture.
Driver air bag may rupture and spray metal fragments
The driver's frontal air bag inflator can be affected by moisture over time.
Most common 2004 BMW 330i problems
Problem areas named in the 113 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 88 |
| Air Bags | 20 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2004 BMW 330. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the front center of the vehicle crashed into the front center of another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed. The contact stated that her and her husband both sustained injuries and sought medical attention; the contact stated that a piece of her nose detached, there was a gash on her knee and that she broke her hips, ribs, and one of her arms. The contact also stated that her husband bruised his face, heart, broke his hips, sustained laceration to his lungs and liver and fractured his right foot; The other party also sustained several
Unknown
This car has factory HID Xenon projector headlights. Over time the reflector bowls burned and melted from the heat of the light bulbs, causing some wire insulation to melt, and a brown film to cover all surfaces inside the headlight assembly. The brown coating makes the headlights dangerously dim. From various online searches, it appears this is a common failing of these headlights. BMW has not recalled these headlights, and replacements nearly exceed the value of the car.
Two hours after I got to work one of my coworkers came running in the backroom, And told me my car was on fire.
RIGHT FRONT LOW BEAM HEADLAMP CUTS OUT INTERMITTENTLY AND EVENTUALLY STOPS WORKING DUE TO CRACKED WIRING INSIDE THE ADJUSTABLE HEADLAMP UNIT. FOR AWHILE, MY HEADLIGHT WOULD STOP WORKING WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN BUT THEN TURN BACK ON WHEN STRAIGHTENED OUT. AFTER TWO RIGHT TURNS, THE HEADLIGHT WOULD CEASE TO TURN BACK ON. NOW (AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS OF THIS HAPPENING) THE HEADLIGHT DOES NOT FUNCTION AT ALL, AND I CAN SEE BROKEN WIRING IF I LOOK INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT UNIT CAUSING THE ISSUE.
2004 BMW 330i questions
Does the 2004 BMW 330i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2004 BMW 330i: Passenger airbag may explode and send metal shrapnel into occupants; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments; Driver air bag may rupture and spray metal fragments; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW 330i?
Based on 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (88), Air Bags (20), Electrical System (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 BMW 330i has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.