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BMW 330i
Data refreshed October 26, 2026
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Complaints
1,281
Active records
Recalls
51
Active records
TSBs
953
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
2
Injuries
55
Crashes
46
Fires
44
Top reported issues — BMW 330i
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Safety restraint issue
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Lighting behavior
Thermal issue
Operating state
Access/entry issue
Engine behavior
Fluid issue
Safety restraint behavior
Electrical issue
Starting behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Noise
Driver assistance issue
Steering behavior
Performance issue
Vibration/harshness
Braking behavior
Recent change
Ride/handling behavior
Smell
Wiper/washer behavior
HVAC behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Infotainment behavior
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2017 BMW 330I
Filed Oct 20, 2026
The seat belt sensor will continuous goes off even though the seat belts are engaged/fastened. I have reported this issue to the dealership multiple times with no resolution.
2025 BMW 330I
Filed Oct 18, 2026
RE: Federal Safety Defect Crash Report & Evidence Preservation Notice Associated Recall: NHTSA Recall 24V-104 (BMW Integrated Braking System Defect) VIN: [XXX] Vehicle: 2025 BMW 330i Date & Time of Incident: [XXX], at approximately [XXX] INCIDENT SUMMARY & DEFECT DESCRIPTION: On [XXX], at approximately [XXX], I was operating my 2025 BMW 330i (VIN: [XXX]). While executing a reverse maneuver, the vehicle experienced a sudden electronic failure of its Integrated Braking (IB) system. The brake…
2025 BMW 330I
Filed Oct 6, 2026
Before the collision, my 2025 BMW 330i stalled when I tried to accelerate, so I moved into the right slow lane. The vehicle also stalled during the collision. My VIN lookup shows an unrepaired recall involving the starter-generator. I do not know whether the recall issue caused the stalling. My windshield was foggy, limiting my visibility on the left side. I could see to the right and saw another driver trying to go around me. During impact, I tried to regain control, but the steering wheel…
2020 BMW 330I
Filed Sep 29, 2026
Several months ago, my digital cluster on my 2020 330i blacked out briefly and came back on. The other day, after temporarily disconnecting the batter and correctly reconnecting, the digital cluster and driver assist items all failed. Because of this failure, I no longer have access to my speedometer, engine temperature, or engine lights in the event that something needs immediate attention. Not having the speedometer requires me to check my speed using a GPS device would causes me to divert…
2023 BMW 330I
Filed Sep 1, 2026
I own a 2023 BMW 330i xDrive. The factory passenger-side/right-front inner LED daytime running light has failed while the other headlight functions continue to operate normally. The vehicle has not been involved in a collision, the headlight has not been physically damaged, and no aftermarket DRL or headlight components have been installed. The affected factory BMW/HELLA right-front headlamp is BMW part number 63 11 7 886 944 (63117886944), with HELLA number 7886664-03 and HELLA assembly…
2019 BMW 330I
Filed Aug 26, 2026
On XXX approximately 2:02am my car was seen on fire parked in driveway on [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2020 BMW 330I
Filed Aug 21, 2026
The left hydraulic engine motor mount (P/N 22117581621) completely collapsed and failed at 6 years and only 24,811 miles. The right mount was also replaced at the same time (P/N 22117581622). The failure allows unsafe, excessive engine movement and shifting under rotational torque loads. This shifting creates an immediate safety hazard, risking the sudden compromise of surrounding mechanical systems, cooling lines, and electrical harnesses while the vehicle is in motion. BMW North America…
2024 BMW 330I
Filed Jul 23, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse(R), the gear shifter was shifted into reverse; however, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated forward and crashed into another vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. There were no air bags deployed. No injuries were sustained. A Police report was not filed. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
2019 BMW 330I
Filed Jul 23, 2026
The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence in the driveway, there was an abnormal cracking sound coming from outside the residence. The contact checked and became aware that the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time. The contact stated that the residential camera showed that the fire had started by the front driver's side tire. The Fire Department arrived at the residence and extinguished the fire. The residence…
2023 BMW 330I
Filed Jul 21, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 BMW 330I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V056000 (Electrical System). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.