BMW 330i recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
39 recalls found for the BMW 330i in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 813 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 330i | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 BMW 330i | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 BMW 330i | 2 | 5 |
| 2023 BMW 330i | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 BMW 330i | 3 | 6 |
| 2021 BMW 330i | 7 | 29 |
| 2020 BMW 330i | 11 | 52 |
| 2019 BMW 330i | 9 | 41 |
| 2018 BMW 330i | 1 | 32 |
| 2017 BMW 330i | 0 | 41 |
| 2011 BMW 330i | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 BMW 330i | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 BMW 330i | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 BMW 330i | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 BMW 330i | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 BMW 330i | 7 | 219 |
| 2005 BMW 330i | 5 | 28 |
| 2004 BMW 330i | 5 | 113 |
| 2003 BMW 330i | 7 | 77 |
| 2002 BMW 330i | 7 | 45 |
| 2001 BMW 330i | 8 | 116 |
| 2000 BMW 330i | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 BMW 330i | 2 | 0 |
Has your BMW been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.
Newest BMW 330i recalls
- Jan 30, 202626V056000Electrical system87,394 vehiclesBMW 330i, BMW 430i and 6 more models
Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models.
- Sep 23, 202525V636000Electrical system199,674 vehiclesBMW Z4, BMW 330i and 7 more models
The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Park outside until repaired
- Apr 1, 202525V202000Electrical system4,557 vehiclesBMW 330i, 330I Xdrive and 5 more models
The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.
- Jul 3, 202424V513000Air bags394,029 vehiclesBMW 325xi, 328i and 8 more models
The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
- Nov 16, 202323V770000Steering201 vehiclesBMW 230i, 330i and 2 more models
The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.
- Aug 16, 202323V584000Electrical system, seat belts144 vehiclesBMW 330i, M340i and 3 more models
The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt.
- Mar 29, 202323V211000Seats51 vehiclesBMW 330i, M340i and 2 more models
The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.
- Feb 23, 202323V118000Electrical system120 vehiclesBMW 430i, i4 and 5 more models
During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function…