2001 BMW 330i transmission problems
The 2001 BMW 330i has 24 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
24
Transmission complaints
15%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“I HAVE A BMW 2001 3330I. THE CAR HAS 120,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR ONE YEAR, PURCHASED USED WITH 106,000 MILES. I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE REVERSE GEAR DISENGAGED. THE REVERSE GEAR HAS NOT WORKED SINCE, APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS. THE OTHER…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2001 BMW 330i have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2001 BMW 330i transmission — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.