BMW 330E recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 30 owner complaints for the BMW 330E (model years 2016–2018, 2020–2024). The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints), followed by engine (13 complaints). The 2021 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 330E model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 16 | 4 of 8 | |
| Engine | 13 | 4 of 8 | |
| Power train | 6 | 3 of 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 3 of 8 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | 3 of 8 |
Latest 8 of 9 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V118000 | Feb 23, 2023 | Electrical system: body control module, software | 2023 | 120 |
| 22V747000 | Oct 7, 2022 | Back over prevention: software | 2023 | 1,296 |
| 21V554000 | Jul 21, 2021 | Seat belts | 2021 | 21,537 |
| 21V298000 | Apr 28, 2021 | Seat belts: front, buckle assembly | 2021 | 12 |
| 21V096000 | Feb 19, 2021 | Back over prevention: software | 2021 | 13,858 |
| 20V601000 | Sep 30, 2020 | Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery | 2021 | 4,509 |
| 20V490000 | Aug 18, 2020 | Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery | 2021 | 713 |
| 18V652000 | Sep 20, 2018 | Equipment: electrical | 2018 | 3,501 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 2 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.