Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of BMW 330

BMW 330 owners have reported 8 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of BMW 330


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of BMW 330

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Vehicle stopped abruptly for no reason. No obstacles ahead. Surface street. Light traffic. Fortunate there was no vehicle behind me or they could not have avoided a collision. Vehicle is still under warranty. Dealer states that they cannot find any problem.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Within days of purchasing the vehicle, multiple warning lights and safety-related alerts appeared, including repeated check engine warnings, an alert stating “driver assistance support reduced,” and a wrench indicator referencing an auto lighting and wiping system malfunction.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

I do not know what component or system failed or malfunctioned, the car is available for inspection upon request. The car started and moved forward with no driver or passenger inside and stopped because it hit my garage door from which it was parked 3 feet from before it moved forward driverless.   Read details...




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