NHTSA Data Explorer

BMW 330i

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

1,700

Active records

Recalls

62

Active records

TSBs

1,104

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

2

Injuries

70

Crashes

61

Fires

58

Top reported issues — BMW 330i

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Safety restraint issue

706

Condition issue

601

Reporting mechanism

389

Operating state

382

Thermal issue

265

Lighting behavior

235

Access/entry issue

214

Engine behavior

161

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

113

Fluid issue

108

Safety restraint behavior

106

Performance issue

87

Noise

75

Electrical issue

72

Starting behavior

54

Steering behavior

49

Driver assistance issue

39

Vibration/harshness

38

Braking behavior

33

Recent change

25

Smell

23

HVAC behavior

16

Ride/handling behavior

14

Powering on/off behavior

13

Wiper/washer behavior

10

Electrified system issue

6

Infotainment behavior

6

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 BMW 330I

Filed Jul 23, 2026


Crash

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


Fire

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.

2021 BMW 330I

Filed Jul 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, there was an audible alert heard, and a red air bag light was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failure in the driver’s side knee air bags. The air bags were replaced, and the airbag module was reprogrammed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,868.

2019 BMW 330I

Filed Jul 10, 2026


KAFAS Mid Camera has software malfunction, internal fault, system does not operate as designed. Takes down all driver assistance features. Module unable to accept new coding/programming. BMW service information - B66 20 19

2025 BMW 330I

Filed Jul 6, 2026


I have had to replace 6 of these tires on all wheels within in year as they develop bubbles even after almost being new with little mileage. I know of others who have similar problem. The service persons tell me that I am not alone with this issue. My son in his brand new BMW with same tires just got a bubble with 3K mikes on it.

2022 BMW 330I

Filed Jul 2, 2026


See attached document for complaint.

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…

2020 BMW 330I

Filed Jun 11, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 BMW 330i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the starter made an abnormal, grinding metal-like sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the starter had failed. The starter was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V056000 (Electrical System); however, the vehicle failed to start one morning post-repair. The message Engine Cannot Start was displayed. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the starter…

2025 BMW 330I

Filed May 20, 2026


My car was parked overnight, and the windshield had a huge crack from the bottom left (meeting at the hood) all the way to the middle of the windhsield. There is no sign of a physical impact that caused the damage such as a rock. I took the car to the dealership, and they confirmed it was a clean break and they don't see any impact damage either. They called in BMW North America's master tech to try and approve the warranty claim, and he ultimately denied the claim as I had a radar detector on…

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.