BMW 330xi Repair and Maintenance
A guide to problems, costs, maintenance and repair for your BMW 330xi
BMW 330xi Problems
xeono head lights an (expensive) issueI have had to replace my headlights each several times. The manual says very rarely, if ever will these lights need to be replaced. I went to replace the bulb this weekend and the inside is all melted. It has always been replaced by the dealership in the past. Has anyone else experienced this? At $80 a bulb, this is rediculous!
It is not uncommon for the radiator to develop a coolant leak. A leaking radiator will require replacement. When a leaking radiator is replaced the entire cooling system should be inspected and if any additional leaks are found they should be repaired also.
Overheating can cause severe engine damage. If the engine begins to overheat it is recommended to stop at the first available location and have your vehicle towed to a repair shop.
The thermostat may fail resulting in engine overheating and/or illumination of the Check Engine Light. Replacement of the thermostat along with a complete inspection of the cooling system will be necessary to correct this concern.
Overheating can cause severe engine damage. If the engine begins to overheat it is recommended to stop at the first available location and have your vehicle towed to a repair shop.
BMW 330xi Questions
How much to install a new alternator? (1 answer)alternator is bad, the battery is good, it's reading 12.3 volts, the alternator reading 11.1 volts.
In the morning white smoke come out when I turn it on, and when I'm driving it would smoke
BMW 330xi Recalls
Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator Ruptures And Sprays Metal FragmentsThe driver's frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag with excessive pressure, resulting in the inflator rupturing and causing metal debris to be sprayed onto vehicle occupants. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag free of charge to resolve the concern.
In a crash that deploys the driver's front air bag, the inflator of the air bag can rupture, causing metal debris to strike vehicle occupants. Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag module free of charge to correct the concern.
Upon deployment the passenger airbag inflator could rupture, increasing the risk of personal injury. BMW dealers will replace the affected airbag inflator modules to correct this concern.