BMW 330XI recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 193 owner complaints for the BMW 330XI (model years 2000–2011). The most reported problem area is air bags (104 complaints), followed by electrical system (31 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 6 | 104 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2005 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 5 | 33 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (104), 2003 (33) and 2002 (20). Among model years at least two years old, the 2000 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 330XI model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 104 | 6 of 12 | |
| Electrical system | 31 | 5 of 12 | |
| Seat belts | 16 | 3 of 12 | |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 6 of 12 | |
| Seats | 10 | 3 of 12 |
Latest 8 of 14 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V513000 | Jul 3, 2024 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2006–2011 | 394,029 |
| 21V401000 | May 27, 2021 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2000–2001 | 4,511 |
| 20V018000 | Jan 15, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2000–2005 | 292,948 |
| 20V017000 | Jan 15, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2006–2011 | 59,965 |
| 19V273000 | Apr 4, 2019 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, crankcase (pcv) | 2006 | 184,505 |
| 14V428000 | Jun 11, 2018 | Air bags | 2001–2005 | 574,007 |
| 17V676000 | Oct 25, 2017 | Electrical system: wiring | 2006–2011 | 702,965 |
| 17V428000 | Jul 6, 2017 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification | 2006 | 2,158 |
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 3 complaints and a fire in 11 complaints; 9 people injured and 1 death 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.