Latches/locks/linkage Problems of BMW 330

BMW 330 owners have reported 20 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of BMW 330

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
19
Door Latch problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of BMW 330

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated that a passenger became locked in the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and locked the doors using the automatic key fob however, the passenger was then unable to unlock and exit the vehicle using the manual door lock.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

I have a 2001 BMW 330ci that I bought new. Recently the door locks started to fail intermittently. When they would fail, you would only be able to use the key to manually unlock the doors. However, if you were inside the vehicle, you would be trapped because the doors could not be opened manually   Read details...




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