BMW 330E problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the BMW 330E (2016–2024).

Complaints
31
Recalls
9
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per BMW 330E model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every BMW 330E model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 330E43010Engine
2023 330E72022Electrical System
2022 330E21020Electrical System
2021 330E40015Engine
2020 330E00001—
2018 330E60002Electrical System
2017 330E70100Electrical System
2016 330E10000Acceleration & Cruise Control

Most common BMW 330E problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    16 complaints
  • Engine
    15 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    6 complaints
  • Brakes
    5 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the BMW 330E received by NHTSA each month.

BMW 330E recalls

  • Recall 23V118000Feb 23, 2023120 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V747000Oct 7, 20221,296 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: An obstructed rearview image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V554000Jul 21, 202121,537 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V298000Apr 28, 202112 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V096000Feb 19, 202113,858 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 20V601000Sep 30, 20204,509 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.

  • Recall 20V490000Aug 18, 2020713 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V652000Sep 20, 20183,501 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

  • Recall 18V465000Jul 11, 20185,309 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Other BMW models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology