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2017 BMW 330I engine problems

23 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2017 BMW 330I, which is 41% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
23 41% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Water pump had to be replaced. However, liquid from the water pump caused the filer to be damaged and results in a fire smell throughout the care.

Reported at 50,200 miles, April 2020

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 330I. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning light and "Stop Immediately" message was displayed. The contact pulled off the highway and noticed white smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact safely placed the vehicle in park(P), turned the vehicle off, exited the vehicle, and lifted the hood. The contact stated that a large amount of white smoke was coming from the engine.

Reported at 55,000 miles, February 2022

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