Diesel Fuel System Problems of BMW 330

BMW 330 owners have reported 1 diesel fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common diesel fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's diesel fuel system (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Diesel Fuel System related problems of BMW 330

Problem Category Number of Problems
Diesel Fuel System problems
1

Diesel Fuel System problem #1

The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine overheating message was displayed on the instrument panel with the temperature gauge rising to hot(h). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the coolant reservoir was topped off however, the failure persisted. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v907000 (fuel system, diesel) which was linked to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that recently the vehicle began to leak coolant. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the manifold needed to be taken off to perform a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the oil filter housing unit and the water pump both needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and transferred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,150.



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