2025 BMW 330I
1 recalls, 4 complaints
25V202000 Apr 1, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator an... Read more
Consequence
A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-8... Read more
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jun 29, 2026
The vehicle jerks forward when driving at slower speeds, around 10-25 miles per hour. I have especially noticed this on the highway when there is moderate to heavy traffic as I am consistently driving at slower speeds. The vehicle was checked by the original dealer I bought it from as well as a Ford... Read more
ENGINE
May 20, 2026
Incident date: May 17, 2026
Car lost power while in motion at 60mph, no warning lights or notifications on ford pass. After pulling off road car would only crank but never start. Fluids were leaking from undercarriage near transmission, but unsure what fluid it was.
SUSPENSION
May 6, 2026
Incident date: Apr 27, 2026
The vehicle experienced a failure involving the automatic transmission gear shift cable (recall AOC 2013–2016). The gear selector indicated the vehicle was in “Park,” but the transmission was not fully engaged in Park due to the defective shift cable/bushing. This created a significant safety... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 25, 2025
Incident date: Mar 25, 2025
When pressing on accelerator, it would not accelerate properly. Therefore having to press accelerator more while not going at accurate speed. Furthermore as driving the vehicle one day fully pressing on accelerator vehicle would not accelerate. Therefore, having to stop in the middle of the road goi... Read more
BMW 330I - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 330I across all model years (1999, 2025).
97
Total Recalls
1,078
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
33
Reported Crashes
36
Reported Fires
6
Reported Deaths
BMW 330I - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2025 (current) | 1 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 9 | View |
| 2023 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 2021 | 7 | 44 | View |
| 2020 | 11 | 66 | View |
| 2019 | 9 | 57 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 39 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 55 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 7 | 303 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 42 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 139 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 92 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 57 | View |
| 2001 | 8 | 159 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | View |