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BMW 330I recalls

39 recall campaigns on record. Pick a model year, or see them all below. Check your VIN with BMW or NHTSA to see if your vehicle still needs a repair.

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Complaints are owners' reports, not confirmed. Newer model years have had less time on the road.

Recent recalls

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Jan. 30, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

BMW 230I, 330I, 430I and others: Starter assembly

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series…

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC · Also listed under Toyota, BMW

More BMW 330I recalls

Sept. 23, 2025BMW 230I, 330I, 430I and others: Relay BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW…
April 1, 2025BMW 330I, 330I Xdrive, 430I and others: Alternator/generator/regulator BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series…
July 3, 2024BMW 323I, 325I, 325XI and others: Frontal BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3…
Nov. 16, 2023BMW 230I, 330I, X3 and others: Steering BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i…
Aug. 16, 2023BMW 228I, 330I, 430I and others: Software BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and…
March 29, 2023BMW 330I, M340I, X3 and others: Seats BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M…
Feb. 23, 2023BMW 330E, 330I, 430I and others: Software BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i…
Feb. 9, 2022BMW 330I, 530I, X3 and others: Automatic transmission BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the…
July 21, 2021BMW 228I, 230I, 330E and others: Seat belts BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i…
May 27, 2021BMW 3 Series, 323CI, 323I and others: Inflator module BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and…
April 28, 2021BMW 330E, 330I, M3 and others: Buckle assembly BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3, and 330e xDrive vehicles. The bolt securing the seat belt…
Feb. 19, 2021BMW 330E, 330I, 430I and others: Camera BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5…
June 15, 2020BMW 330I, M340I, X3 and others: Tie rod assembly BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota…
March 19, 2020BMW 330I, 840I, M340I and others: Air bags BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i…
Jan. 15, 2020BMW 1 Series M, 128I, 135I and others: Inflator module BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3…
Jan. 15, 2020BMW 320I, 323CI, 323I and others: Inflator module Do not driveBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006…
Dec. 20, 2019BMW 330I: Pretensioner BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock…
Nov. 27, 2019BMW 330I, Z4; Toyota Supra: Headlights BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles as well as 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles.…
Nov. 26, 2019BMW 323CI, 323I, 323IT and others: Inflator module BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT…
Oct. 23, 2019BMW 330I, M340I: Trunk lid BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 330i, 330i xDrive and M340i vehicles. The interior trunk release cable may have been…
Oct. 15, 2019BMW 330I, Z4: Engine BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and 2019 Z4 vehicles. The needle roller bearings of the…
Sept. 27, 2019BMW 330I, 530E, 530I and others: Camera BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive…
May 9, 2019BMW 230I, 330I, 430I and others: Knee bolster BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i…
April 4, 2019BMW 325I, 325XI, 330I and others: Crankcase (pcv) BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi…
July 11, 2018BMW 230I, 330E, 330I and others: Engine BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware…
June 11, 2018BMW 323I, 325I, 325XI and others: Air bags Do not driveBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and…
Oct. 25, 2017BMW 323I, 325I, 325XI and others: Wiring BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i…
July 6, 2017BMW 325I, 325XI, 330I and others: Occupant classification BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the…
May 28, 2015BMW 325CI, 325I, 325XI and others: Inflator module Do not driveBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons…
Nov. 12, 2013BMW 325I, 325XI, 328I and others: Occupant classification BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i…
May 2, 2013BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT and others: Air bags Do not driveBMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports…
Aug. 26, 2011BMW 325I, 325XI, 330I and others: Brake lights BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325I, 325XI, 330I, And 330XI Vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2001, through March 1, 2005. Over…
March 29, 2007Volvo C70, S60, S70 and others: Master cylinder Certain Cardone Master Cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, And…
April 29, 2003BMW 325CI, 325I, 330I and others: Power window devices and controls On certain passenger Vehicles, The window lifting anti-pinching device might not function properly.
May 16, 2002BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT and others: Fan On certain passenger Vehicles, The Engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable Speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of The fan…
Feb. 19, 2002BMW 325I, 330I, 525I and others: Suspension On certain passenger Vehicles, during The strut Mount Manufacturing Process, The thrust Bearing was not properly positions And secured. If The…
June 21, 2001BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT and others: Fan Vehicle description: passenger Vehicles. The Engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable Speed, is electronically controlled. Failure…
Nov. 20, 2000BMW 325I, 330I: Rim Vehicle description: passenger Vehicles. The Machine used to Mount And inflate The Tires on The Wheels at The Assembly plant May have damaged The…

NHTSA investigations

7 on record

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture EA21002 · opened Sept. 17, 2021 · open
Air Bag Inflator Rupture EA15001 · opened Feb. 24, 2015 · open
Air Bag Inflator Rupture PE14016 · opened June 11, 2014 · closed March 2, 2015
Rear Lamp Illumination EA09019 · opened Dec. 18, 2009 · closed Sept. 28, 2011
Rear lamp illumination PE09036 · opened Aug. 7, 2009 · closed Dec. 22, 2009
Rear lamp illumination DP09002 · opened April 8, 2009 · closed Aug. 6, 2009
Delayed transmission engagement DP04001 · opened Feb. 3, 2004 · closed May 27, 2004

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.