Electrical System Problems of BMW 330

BMW 330 owners have reported 152 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (113 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of BMW 330

The Electrical System problem

While driving on the highway, my vehicle unexpectedly caught fire due to no fault of my own. Upon investigation, it appears the fire originated from a short in the rear window defroster wiring, which led to significant damage in the right rear c-pillar area, headliner, rear window, and rear deck.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Passenger side headlight assembly wires break and cause the headlight to stop emitting light or otherwise working. Repeated attempts to repair the wiring harness eventually fail. This occurs with mere normal use of the car and passage of time.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The contact owns a 2020 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while he was sleeping, the vehicle was parked outside of the garage and had started itself without the key in the ignition then drove itself and crashed into the garage door.   Read details...

The Power Door Locks Not Working problem

I have owned this vehicle for a while. I was stationary while I discovered the following. Door locks did not work consistently with the key fob, convertible top also, windows sometimes worked, wipers also. I read forums to realize the general module failed relays is a known problem.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Vehicle window regulators had to be replaced for passenger and drivers windows (regulators were cheap). Driver side door lock failed. Passenger door locks failing. Passenger headlight fell out. Rear brake lights need constant repair.   Read details...




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