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BMW 330e xDrive

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

873

Active records

Recalls

25

Active records

TSBs

820

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

0

Injuries

41

Crashes

38

Fires

18

Top reported issues — BMW 330e xDrive

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Safety restraint issue

255

Condition issue

244

Operating state

175

Reporting mechanism

156

Access/entry issue

116

Lighting behavior

83

Thermal issue

80

Engine behavior

58

Performance issue

58

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

54

Noise

40

Electrical issue

31

Fluid issue

30

Starting behavior

30

Safety restraint behavior

26

Steering behavior

24

Vibration/harshness

21

Braking behavior

20

Driver assistance issue

15

Smell

10

HVAC behavior

7

Powering on/off behavior

7

Recent change

7

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Electrified system issue

5

Ride/handling behavior

3

Infotainment behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2023 BMW 330E

Filed Mar 23, 2026


On one occasion, the car automatically applied the breaks and parked itself while driving on a main road. On another occasion, while parking the car at the home it accelerated aggressively and almost crashed into the garage- driver lost complete control of the car. On a separate occasion, the gauge console (screen behind the steering wheel) became morphed and could not show the MPH- an electrical glitch it seemed. The last occasion the car stopped and parked itself while accelerating or…

2021 BMW 330E

Filed Feb 24, 2026


1. The engine starter motor (specifically the pinion starter) has failed, and the auxiliary battery is also showing reduced capacity (only a portion of its 660 cold cranking amps). The vehicle is currently at a service center where the technician has diagnosed these issues. The components should be available for inspection upon request, as they have not yet been replaced. 2. The failure of the starter motor and battery primarily affects the vehicle's ability to start. While this could…

2024 BMW 330E

Filed Nov 19, 2025


Crash

Yesterday 4pm try to park my car at infront of grage door i have been slow down with touch break pedal. But this car won't stop at all so this car hit home grage door and and side stone decorations.

2017 BMW 330E

Filed Aug 6, 2025


Unsure of the exact cause, appears to be the high voltage battery/electric drive function that is faulty. It is creating a hazardous condition causing the vehicle to propel itself forward while driving in traffic and almost hitting other vehicles on the roadway when the electric drive fails or it switches between battery and the engine. If it’s not propelling itself forward, it’s unexpectedly decreasing power and preventing the vehicle from driving after stopping for traffic, traffic signals…

2023 BMW 330E

Filed Aug 6, 2025


2 injured
Crash

I rear-ended someone and suspect issue with the automatic emergency braking for my 2023 BMW 330E. The car was totaled and I no longer have it - date of accident [XXX]. My VIN [XXX] ) wasn’t included in current recalls but the model was discontinued, which raises concern. The incident was reported to police and insurance. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2018 BMW 330E

Filed Mar 13, 2025


The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330E. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal squealing sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

2018 BMW 330E

Filed Jan 9, 2025


The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330E. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and restarted independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced.  The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V576000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), however the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure…

2011 BMW 3 SERIES

Filed Aug 22, 2024


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2023 BMW 330E

Filed Aug 3, 2024


I was driving on [XXX] in Vermont on Friday morning, when I heard a very loud pop close to my ear. It sounded like a gun, but I saw that my windows were not broken. I continued to drive but then noticed the sound of rushing air, as though one of my windows was open. It was not. I drove a short distance, then decided to pull over into a parking lot. There, I discovered a huge hole in my sun roof. In addition to the hole, the remaining panel was completely shattered. I called my insurance…

2024 BMW 330E

Filed Jul 30, 2024


Since the purchase of my vehicle, 07/01/2024: When in reverse vehicle does not issue audible warning alerts for other vehicles, objects or pedestrians crossing or approaching behind or from the side. Additionally, no audible warning alerts in the front as the vehicle approaches objects such as trees, vehicles parked in space opposite or persons darting in front of the car.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.