BMW 330I recalls
NHTSA's records list 29 safety recalls covering the BMW 330I since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 1999-2011, 2018-2025. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Jan. 30, 2026. 3 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
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2025 BMW 330I recalls 1
- Starter-Generator Electrical Connection May Fail
Component: electrical system. 4,557 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 BMW 330I recalls 2
- Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Component: electrical system. 87,394 vehicles potentially affected.
- Steering Gear Improperly Tightened
Component: steering. 201 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 BMW 330I recalls 2
- Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Component: electrical system. 87,394 vehicles potentially affected.
- Unlocked Door May Open During Crash
Component: electrical system. 120 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 BMW 330I recalls 3
- Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Component: electrical system. 87,394 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt Audio Chime Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: electrical system. 144 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Internal Transmission Leak May Cause Rollaway
Component: power train. 4 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 BMW 330I recalls 7
- Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Component: electrical system. 87,394 vehicles potentially affected.
- Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Component: electrical system. 199,674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Audio Chime Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: electrical system. 144 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seats Not Properly Welded
Component: seats. 51 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 21,537 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly Malfunction
Component: seat belts. 12 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 13,858 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 BMW 330I recalls 11
- Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Component: electrical system. 199,674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Audio Chime Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: electrical system. 144 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seats Not Properly Welded
Component: seats. 51 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 13,858 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Tie Rods May Become Damaged
Component: steering. 2,779 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Sensors May Not Detect Belted Condition
Component: air bags. 3,316 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Lock
Component: seat belts. 135 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Headlight Function
Component: exterior lighting. 245 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Installed Interior Trunk Release Cable
Component: structure. 325 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Counterbalance Shaft May Loosen
Component: engine. 217 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 257,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 BMW 330I recalls 9
- Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Component: electrical system. 199,674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Audio Chime Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: electrical system. 144 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seats Not Properly Welded
Component: seats. 51 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 13,858 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Tie Rods May Become Damaged
Component: steering. 2,779 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Lock
Component: seat belts. 135 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Counterbalance Shaft May Loosen
Component: engine. 217 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 257,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Knee Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
Component: air bags. 5,079 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 BMW 330I recalls 1
- Crankshaft Sensor Firmware may Cause Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 5,309 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 BMW 330I recalls 3
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 394,029 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 BMW 330I recalls 3
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 394,029 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 BMW 330I recalls 3
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 394,029 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 BMW 330I recalls 3
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 394,029 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 BMW 330I recalls 3
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 394,029 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 BMW 330I recalls 6
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 394,029 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 184,505 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 574,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 702,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Mat Defect
Component: air bags. 2,158 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2005 BMW 330I recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 574,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2004 BMW 330I recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 574,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2003 BMW 330I recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 574,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2002 BMW 330I recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 574,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2001 BMW 330I recalls 4
- Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 4,511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 74,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 574,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2000 BMW 330I recalls 3
- Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 4,511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 292,948 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 74,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1999 BMW 330I recalls 2
- Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 4,511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 74,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.