Does the 2018 BMW 330E have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 BMW 330E, the most recent reported on September 20, 2018 (Equipment: electrical). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW 330E?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by engine (3).

How many 2018 BMW 330E complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 BMW 330E recalls and problems

2 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW 330E.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 BMW 330E recalls

Equipment: electrical

NHTSA campaign 18V652000 · reported September 20, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC · 3,501 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
The risk: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
The fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Engine and engine cooling: engine

NHTSA campaign 18V465000 · reported July 11, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC · 5,309 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
The risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system4
Engine3
Engine and engine cooling1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1
Service brakes1
Steering1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 14, 2026 · Electrical system
In October 2024, a "Drivetrain Malfunction" warning appeared on the dashboard (first noticed around October 8, 2024). The vehicle switched into hybrid mode and would no longer return to electric mode. Shortly after, the engine would not start at all. Mileage was approximately 46,400 miles. An authorized BMW dealer…

Aug 12, 2026 · Electrical system · 99,436 miles
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330E. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated, and the vehicle became inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The message "Drivetrain - Check Soon" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with…

Mar 13, 2025 · Engine · 55,000 miles
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…

Jan 9, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling · 103,000 miles
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…

Jun 22, 2022 · Engine
Unknown - I returned from a work related trip out of the country, started my vehicle and coolant was pouring everywhere. BMW stated there's a recall coming out but have not seen one since the repair in April which was over a thousand USD.

330E model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Fires
2016	0	1	0
2017	0	12	1
2018	2	7	0
2020	1	0	0
2021	5	4	0

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Questions

Does the 2018 BMW 330E have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 BMW 330E, the most recent reported on September 20, 2018 (Equipment: electrical). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW 330E?: Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by engine (3).
How many 2018 BMW 330E complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 14, 2026.