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BMW 330xi

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,256

Active records

Recalls

30

Active records

TSBs

241

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

3

Injuries

53

Crashes

36

Fires

41

Top reported issues — BMW 330xi

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Safety restraint issue

541

Condition issue

350

Reporting mechanism

268

Lighting behavior

191

Thermal issue

167

Operating state

158

Access/entry issue

148

Engine behavior

65

Safety restraint behavior

63

Electrical issue

45

Fluid issue

39

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

33

Starting behavior

31

Steering behavior

29

Noise

28

Performance issue

19

Recent change

16

Braking behavior

13

Vibration/harshness

12

Smell

11

Driver assistance issue

9

Ride/handling behavior

9

Wiper/washer behavior

9

HVAC behavior

7

Powering on/off behavior

5

Infotainment behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2004 BMW 330I

Filed Jun 25, 2026


3 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2004 BMW 330. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the front center of the vehicle crashed into the front center of another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed. The contact stated that her and her husband both sustained injuries and sought medical attention; the contact stated that a piece of her nose detached, there was a gash on her knee and that she broke her hips, ribs, and one of her…

2001 BMW 330I

Filed Jan 28, 2026


-My infrastructure system management has been affected overtime—which covers electronic control units (ECUs), software, and network architecture—are driven by the need to manage increasing system complexity, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and electronic malfunctions. -My De-icing fluid management system-Has been affected by potential engine damage, reduced structural integrity, and risk of in-flight failure due to overheating. -My vehicle has been affected sense March 3, 2025 - Major Terminal…

2006 BMW 330XI

Filed Dec 5, 2025


Fire

“The PCV valve heater (positive crankcase ventilation heater) on my 2006 BMW 330xi failed and caused an engine bay electrical fire. This component is under an active BMW safety recall for fire risk. The failure happened suddenly while driving, with no prior warning lights or symptoms. Smoke began coming from the engine area, followed by visible flames. My safety was put at risk, and I immediately exited the vehicle. The vehicle became inoperable and was towed by the City of Chicago. The car has…

2006 BMW 330I

Filed Aug 18, 2025


Fire

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 33I. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming into the interior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed fire coming from underneath the hood. The contact exited the vehicle. The contact stated he had to leave the vehicle abandoned for about a month. The contact stated the vehicle had been towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was then towed to the contact’s residence. The contact…

2001 BMW 330I

Filed Aug 5, 2025


The contact owns a 2001 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while attempting to drive into the driveway, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal however, the accelerator was inadvertently depressed. The engine revved up while depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact shifted into park to stop the vehicle and then engaged the parking brake after stopping the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…

2004 BMW 330I

Filed Apr 29, 2025


Unknown

2003 BMW 330XI

Filed Apr 23, 2025


1 injured

While I was driving the air bags went off.

2006 BMW 330I

Filed Jan 7, 2025


I was getting ready to leave my home and both front airbags deployed on me, which also resulted in my windshield breaking. I did not hit anything with the vehicle. I then looked up the VIN and noticed the 2 open recalls one is for the airbags, I contacted BMW left the service manager numerous voicemails he never returned any of my calls. Then I contacted BMW North America, I got the vehicle towed to BMW of Carslbad just before Thanksgiving 2024 I just picked up my vehicle on January 6 2025 and…

2006 BMW 330I

Filed Oct 30, 2024


Rolled down back window it broke and didn’t go back up

2006 BMW 330I

Filed Jun 21, 2024


My airbag light is on. I checked the website, and realize that there is a recall for Takata airbags, however, when I input my VIN#, my vehicle does not show the active recall. There is an alert on the website that says DO NOT DRIVE....I cannot get any assistance from Takata when I call; they keep telling me that my car is not included. I don't believe it is safe to drive my car, and can't get any help.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.