Does the 2018 BMW 330I have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 BMW 330I, the most recent reported on July 11, 2018 (Engine and engine cooling: engine). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (12 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).

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

0 of 32 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 BMW 330I recalls and problems

1 recall and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW 330I.

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 330I recalls

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.

Engine12
Unknown or other6
Electrical system4
Fuel/propulsion system4
Engine and engine cooling2
Vehicle speed control2
Forward collision avoidance1
Fuel system, diesel1
Power train1
Seat belts1

What owners report

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

Mar 31, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, unknown warning lights were suddenly illuminated, indicating that the engine was overheating. The message instructed the driver to shut off the vehicle immediately. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle, and…

Mar 31, 2026 · Engine
The engine overheated and suddenly lost power/ acceleration while driving in rush hour traffic at highway speed. I had to move across 3 lanes of traffic to get on to shoulder of highway safely while car and engine sputtered and slowed to a stop with no power or acceleration. After having vehicle towed I was told by…

Feb 5, 2026 · Engine
The coolant system and oil housing filters. The entire coolant system components fails in this vehicle after 60,000 mile due to the parts not being all aluminum. This fix alone is about 8k from the BMW Dealership. This isn’t fair to the customer! This needs to be a recall! The parts needs to be more stronger and never…

Sep 18, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling · 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, the vehicle shut off unintendedly. The contact stated that there was an oil intake leak and a coolant leak. There were several warning lights illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who…

Aug 13, 2025 · Engine
Car keeps overheating. Water pump, water hose and expansion tank have been replaced several times and the car still overheats.

330I model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2017	0	42	0	0
2018	1	32	0	3
2019	9	41	2	5
2020	11	53	4	2
2021	7	29	1	3

Across all years, the 2006 330I has the most complaints (219). All BMW 330I years →

Questions

Does the 2018 BMW 330I have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 BMW 330I, the most recent reported on July 11, 2018 (Engine and engine cooling: engine). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW 330I?: Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (12 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).
How many 2018 BMW 330I complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 32 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 31, 2026.